Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by NOW
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg is a dietary supplement by NOW with 2 active ingredients. Its ingredients are commonly taken for high cholesterol, heart health, immune support.Based on those ingredients, 381 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Beta-1,3/1,6-D-Glucan powder, Maitake Mushroom powder. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg by NOW
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product has 2 active ingredients: Beta-1,3/1,6-D-Glucan powder and Maitake Mushroom powder. Both are forms of polysaccharides (complex sugars) from natural sources that research has linked to heart and cholesterol support.
The capsule itself also contains inactive fillers: cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silica.
Does it work?
Not established
The beta-glucan in this product is likely effective for high cholesterol (dyslipidemia) and coronary heart disease — the research backing those claims is solid. For maitake mushroom, the evidence we have is less certain.
It's rated insufficient evidence for hay fever, chemotherapy side effects like anemia and diarrhea, fatigue, and other conditions that have been studied but lack clear proof.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Beta-glucans from food are generally well tolerated, but concentrated supplements haven't been studied enough, so caution is wise. Maitake mushroom is usually well tolerated as food, and adverse effects in research are rare — mostly mild stomach upset like diarrhea or nausea, and one allergic rash that cleared on its own.
One child in a high-dose trial developed temporary liver enzyme elevations, but this is not common. There isn't enough data on either ingredient during breastfeeding, so caution is advised.
Pregnancy data is lacking for maitake, so the safety facts advise against concentrated supplements during pregnancy.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this if you're on blood pressure medication, diabetes drugs, warfarin, or drugs that suppress your immune system. Beta-glucans may lower blood pressure and boost immunity; maitake may do the same plus thin the blood further.
These are Moderate-severity concerns, meaning they're real but manageable with professional guidance.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
This product may help with cholesterol and heart health if the beta-glucan evidence applies to you, but the maitake mushroom's benefits are less clear. If you take blood pressure meds, diabetes drugs, warfarin, or immune-suppressing medications, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting — these ingredients could affect how those drugs work.
A small number of people report mild stomach upset.
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Assessment coverage: 2 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 24, 2017.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | NOW |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 733739030542 |
| Net contents | 90 Veg Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Mar 24, 2017 |
| DSLD ID | 72482 |
| Product type | Non-nutrient/non-botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg by NOW, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Beta-1,3/1,6-D-Glucan powder | 100 mg | -- |
| Maitake Mushroom powder | 160 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Cellulose, Cellulose powder, Magnesium Stearate, Silica
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Usage: Take 1 capsule 1 to 2 times daily.
Brand IP Statement(s)
NOW Beta-1,3/1,6-D-Glucan (Beta-Glucan) is a bioactive carbohydrate derived from the cell wall of Saccharomyces cerevisiae, commonly known as Bakers' yeast.*
General Statements
Scientific studies have shown that yeast-derived Beta-Glucan can interact with certain immune cells, including those present in the gut-associated lymphoid tissue (GALT).* The GALT exists in the intestinal tract and is known to play a critical role in healthy immune system function.*
Capsule size
Immune support* ~ Supports normal immune cell activity*
General Health
Family owned since 1968.
Natural color variation may occur in this product.
Formula
NOW Beta-Glucan is blended with maitake mushrooms for complimentary support.*
~ Plus maitake mushrooms
Triangle K
FDA Disclaimer Statement
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Caution: For adults only.
Consult a physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition (including autoimmune and inflammatory disorders).
Keep out of reach of children.
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
General
CODE 3054B V4
Formulation
Non-GMO
Vegetarian/Vegan
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients.
FDA Statement of Identity
A Dietary Supplement
Seals/Symbols
Triangle K
GMP Quality Assured
Non-GMO
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
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Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg by NOW label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg by NOW
These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Veg Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.
Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.
Beta-1,3/1,6-D-Glucan powder
Interacts with293 drugs
Beta-glucans are natural fibers found in oats, barley, mushrooms, and yeast. The strongest evidence supports the oat and barley types for modestly low...
Beta-1,3/1,6-D-Glucan powder monograph & interactionsMaitake Mushroom powder
Interacts with260 drugs
Maitake is an edible mushroom long used as food and in traditional Japanese medicine, and it is being studied for possible immune, blood sugar, and bl...
Maitake Mushroom powder monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Cellulose, Cellulose powder, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg by NOW Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Beta-1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg by NOW contains two ingredients that do interact with medications.
The most serious concerns are Moderate-severity interactions with blood pressure medications (antihypertensive drugs) and drugs that suppress the immune system (immunosuppressants). Beta-glucans may lower blood pressure on their own, so combining them with blood pressure meds could push your pressure too low.
They also appear to boost immune function, which could work against immunosuppressant therapy.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Maitake mushroom in this product adds more moderate interactions to watch for. It may lower blood pressure further if you're already on blood pressure medication, lower blood sugar if you take diabetes drugs (raising the risk of low blood sugar), and it may strengthen the blood-thinning effect of warfarin.
There's a case report of one patient whose warfarin levels climbed dangerously after adding maitake mushroom.
Additionally, we have no data on how maitake interacts with most other medications. Altogether, these interactions span 381 individual medications.
Before you start this product, run your exact prescriptions through the interaction checker on this page, and talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood pressure meds, diabetes drugs, warfarin, or immunosuppressants.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg interact with 381 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
2 of the 2 ingredients in Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Beta-1,3/1,6-D-Glucan powder Maitake Mushroom powder
6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan PowderImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan Powder + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan PowderImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan Powder + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Maitake Mushroom PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Maitake Mushroom Powder + Acarbose interactionAcebutololRhotral, Sectral
How Acebutolol interacts with Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Maitake Mushroom PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Maitake Mushroom Powder + Acebutolol interactionBeta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan Powder + Acebutolol interactionAcetazolamideAk-Zol, Diamox
How Acetazolamide interacts with Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan Powder + Acetazolamide interactionMaitake Mushroom PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Maitake Mushroom Powder + Acetazolamide interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Maitake Mushroom PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Maitake Mushroom Powder + Acetohexamide interactionAdalimumabHumira
How Adalimumab interacts with Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan PowderImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan Powder + Adalimumab interactionAdalimumab-adazHyrimoz
How Adalimumab-adaz interacts with Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan PowderImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan Powder + Adalimumab-adaz interactionAdalimumab-adbmCyltezo
How Adalimumab-adbm interacts with Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan PowderImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan Powder + Adalimumab-adbm interactionAdalimumab-afzbAbrilada
How Adalimumab-afzb interacts with Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan PowderImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan Powder + Adalimumab-afzb interactionAdalimumab-attoAmjevita
How Adalimumab-atto interacts with Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan PowderImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan Powder + Adalimumab-atto interactionAdalimumab-bwwdHadlima
How Adalimumab-bwwd interacts with Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan PowderImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan Powder + Adalimumab-bwwd interactionAdalimumab-fkjpHulio
How Adalimumab-fkjp interacts with Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan PowderImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan Powder + Adalimumab-fkjp interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Maitake Mushroom PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Maitake Mushroom Powder + Albiglutide interactionAlefaceptAmevive
How Alefacept interacts with Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan PowderImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan Powder + Alefacept interactionAlemtuzumabCampath
How Alemtuzumab interacts with Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan PowderImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan Powder + Alemtuzumab interactionAliskirenTekturna
How Aliskiren interacts with Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan Powder + Aliskiren interactionMaitake Mushroom PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Maitake Mushroom Powder + Aliskiren interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Maitake Mushroom PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Maitake Mushroom Powder + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Maitake Mushroom PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Maitake Mushroom Powder + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Maitake Mushroom PowderAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Maitake Mushroom Powder + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAmbrisentanLetairis, Volibris
How Ambrisentan interacts with Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Maitake Mushroom PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Maitake Mushroom Powder + Ambrisentan interactionBeta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan Powder + Ambrisentan interactionAmilorideAmilamont, Midamor
How Amiloride interacts with Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan Powder + Amiloride interactionMaitake Mushroom PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Maitake Mushroom Powder + Amiloride interactionAmiloride, HydrochlorothiazideAmil-Co, Amilzide, Moduret 25, Moduretic
How Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interacts with Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Maitake Mushroom PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Maitake Mushroom Powder + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionBeta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan Powder + Amiloride, Hydrochlorothiazide interactionAmlodipineNorliqva
How Amlodipine interacts with Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan Powder + Amlodipine interactionMaitake Mushroom PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Maitake Mushroom Powder + Amlodipine interactionAmlodipine BenzoateKaterzia
How Amlodipine Benzoate interacts with Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Maitake Mushroom PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Maitake Mushroom Powder + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionBeta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan Powder + Amlodipine Benzoate interactionAmlodipine BesilateIstin
How Amlodipine Besilate interacts with Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan Powder + Amlodipine Besilate interactionMaitake Mushroom PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Maitake Mushroom Powder + Amlodipine Besilate interactionAmlodipine BesylateNorvasc
How Amlodipine Besylate interacts with Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Maitake Mushroom PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Maitake Mushroom Powder + Amlodipine Besylate interactionBeta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan Powder + Amlodipine Besylate interactionAmlodipine Besylate, BenazeprilLotrel
How Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interacts with Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan Powder + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionMaitake Mushroom PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Maitake Mushroom Powder + Amlodipine Besylate, Benazepril interactionAmlodipine, CelecoxibConsensi
How Amlodipine, Celecoxib interacts with Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Maitake Mushroom PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Maitake Mushroom Powder + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionBeta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan Powder + Amlodipine, Celecoxib interactionAmmonium ChlorideAmmonium Chloride
How Ammonium Chloride interacts with Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg — through 2 ingredients. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Beta-1,3/1,6-d-glucan Powder + Ammonium Chloride interactionMaitake Mushroom PowderAntihypertensive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Read the full Maitake Mushroom Powder + Ammonium Chloride interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications they can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Beta-1,3/1,6-D-Glucan powder
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, taking beta-glucans with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Clinical research shows that taking beta-glucans may reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure in some hypertensive individuals.
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, beta-glucans might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Some clinical research shows that beta-glucans have immunostimulant effects.
Maitake Mushroom powder
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Clinical research shows that taking maitake mushroom polysaccharide (MMP) can lower blood glucose levels in patients with types 2 diabetes.
Antihypertensive Drugs
Theoretically, combining maitake mushroom with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Animal research shows that maitake mushroom can lower blood pressure.
Warfarin (Coumadin)
There is limited evidence that maitake mushroom may increase the anticoagulant effects of warfarin.
In a case report, a patient previously stabilized on warfarin developed an elevated international normalized ratio (INR) of 5.1 after taking maitake mushroom (Grifron-Pro Maitake D-Fraction) 1 drop/kg daily in three divided doses for one week. The elevated INR resolved after holding warfarin for two days, then reducing the dose by 11%. It is thought that the beta-glucan constituent of maitake mushroom might cause warfarin dissociation from proteins, resulting in increased free warfarin levels and increased warfarin effects.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg, from the product label.
NOW
See all NOW products- Name
- NOW Foods
- Street Address
- 395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd.
- City
- Bloomingdale
- State
- IL
- ZipCode
- 60108
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Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg by NOW: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Beta-glucans
Interacts with 293 drugsBeta-glucans are natural fibers found in oats, barley, mushrooms, and yeast. The strongest evidence supports the oat and barley types for modestly lowering cholesterol and blood sugar, while...
Read the full Beta-glucans monograph → Herb & supplement monographMaitake Mushroom
Interacts with 260 drugsMaitake is an edible mushroom long used as food and in traditional Japanese medicine, and it is being studied for possible immune, blood sugar, and blood pressure effects. The human evidence...
Read the full Maitake Mushroom monograph →Sources & How We Checked
Beta - 1,3/1,6-D-Glucan 100 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
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The 19 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Beta-glucans 11 references
- Katz, D. L., Nawaz, H., Boukhalil, J., Giannamore, V., Chan, W., Ahmadi, R., and Sarrel, P. M. Acute effects of oats and vitamin E on endothelial responses to ingested fat. Am.J.Prev.Med. 2001;20(2):124-129. PubMed
- Keenan, J. M., Pins, J. J., Frazel, C., Moran, A., and Turnquist, L. Oat ingestion reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients with mild or borderline hypertension: a pilot trial. J.Fam.Pract. 2002;51(4):369.
- Maki, K. C., Galant, R., Samuel, P., Tesser, J., Witchger, M. S., Ribaya-Mercado, J. D., Blumberg, J. B., and Geohas, J. Effects of consuming foods containing oat beta-glucan on blood pressure, carbohydrate metabolism and biomarkers of oxidative stress i
- Bergendiova, K., Tibenska, E., and Majtan, J. Pleuran (beta-glucan from Pleurotus ostreatus) supplementation, cellular immune response and respiratory tract infections in athletes. Eur.J.Appl.Physiol 2011;111(9):2033-2040.
- Talbott S, Talbott J. Effect of beta 1,3/1,6 glucan on respiratory tract infection symptoms and mood state in marathon athletes. J Sports Sci Med 2009;8(4):509-515.
- Feldman S, Schwartz HI Kalman DS Mayers A Kohrman HM Clemens R Krieger DR. Randomized phase II clinical trials of Wellmune WGP® for immune support during cold and flu season. The Journal of Applied Research 2009;9(1-2):30-42.
- McFarlin BK, Carpenter KC, Davidson T, McFarlin MA. Baker's yeast beta glucan supplementation increases salivary IgA and decreases cold/flu symptomatic days after intense exercise. J Diet Suppl. 2013;10(3):171-83. PubMed
- Jesenak M, Urbancek S, Majtan J, Banovcin P, Hercogova J. ß-Glucan-based cream (containing pleuran isolated from pleurotus ostreatus) in supportive treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis. J Dermatolog Treat 2016;27(4):351-4.
- Mah E, Kaden VN, Kelley KM, Liska DJ. Beverage containing dispersible yeast ß-glucan decreases cold/flu symptomatic days after intense exercise: a randomized controlled trial. J Diet Suppl 2020;17(2):200-10. PubMed
- Zhong K, Liu Z, Lu Y, Xu X. Effects of yeast ß-glucans for the prevention and treatment of upper respiratory tract infection in healthy subjects: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Eur J Nutr. 2021. PubMed
- Cardenas FI, Mauguen A, Cheung IY, et al. Phase I trial of oral yeast-derived ß-glucan to enhance anti-GD2 immunotherapy of resistant high-risk neuroblastoma. Cancers (Basel) 2021;13(24):6265. PubMed
Maitake Mushroom 8 references
- Kabir Y, Kimura S. Dietary mushrooms reduce blood pressure in spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR). J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo) 1989;35:91-4. PubMed
- Kabir Y, Yamaguchi M, Kimura S. Effect of shiitake (Lentinus edodes) and maitake (Grifola frondosa) mushrooms on blood pressure and plasma lipids of spontaneously hypertensive rats. J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo) 1987;33:341-6. PubMed
- Konno S, Tortorelis DG, Fullerton SA, et al. A possible hypoglycaemic effect of maitake mushroom on Type 2 diabetic patients. Diabet Med 2001;18:1010. PubMed
- Chen JT, Tominaga K, Sato Y, et al. Maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa) extract induces ovulation in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome: a possible monotherapy and a combination therapy after failure with first-line clomiphene citrate. J Altern Compl
- Hanselin MR, Vande Griend JP, Linnebur SA. INR elevation with maitake extract in combination with warfarin. Ann Pharmacother 2010;44:223-4. PubMed
- Talpur, N. A., Echard, B. W., Fan, A. Y., Jaffari, O., Bagchi, D., and Preuss, H. G. Antihypertensive and metabolic effects of whole Maitake mushroom powder and its fractions in two rat strains. Mol.Cell Biochem. 2002;237(1-2):129-136. PubMed
- Deng, G., Lin, H., Seidman, A., Fornier, M., D'Andrea, G., Wesa, K., Yeung, S., Cunningham-Rundles, S., Vickers, A. J., and Cassileth, B. A phase I/II trial of a polysaccharide extract from Grifola frondosa (Maitake mushroom) in breast cancer patients: i
- Wesa KM, Cunningham-Rundles S, Klimek VM, et al. Maitake mushroom extract in myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS): a phase II study. Cancer Immunol Immunother 2015;64(2):237-47. PubMed
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