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Beta Glucans Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Paradise

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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 23, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Beta Glucans 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

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Beta Glucans is a dietary supplement by Paradise with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for immune support, general wellness and antioxidant, adjunct interest during cancer care.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Agaricus blazei Murill fruiting body extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Beta Glucans by Paradise

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.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product has one active ingredient: agaricus mushroom extract from the fruiting body of Agaricus blazei Murill. It comes in a vegetarian capsule.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Agaricus Mushroom product and its label doesn't state a use — see Agaricus Mushroom's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for agaricus mushroom extract isn't established in our data. We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for hay fever, osteoporosis, cancer, heart disease, chemotherapy side effects, or Crohn disease.

If you're considering this product for a specific condition, talk with your pharmacist or doctor about what the evidence actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Agaricus Mushroom

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Agaricus mushroom is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth. The most common side effects are mild — abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, and nausea.

Rare serious effects including allergic reactions, liver damage, and a type of lung inflammation have been reported in some cases, including a few cases of severe liver damage in women with cancer who were also on chemotherapy. There isn't enough safety data to know whether this product is safe in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

The safety data advises against taking supplement doses during pregnancy and lactation. If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting this product.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Agaricus Mushroom

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Agaricus Mushroom.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

If you take any antidiabetes drug or insulin, check your exact medication with the search tool below before starting this product — there's a documented risk of low blood sugar when combined with agaricus mushroom extract.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

This product may be worth considering if you're interested in mushroom supplements and don't take diabetes medications. If you're on any blood sugar medication, check your exact drug with the tool on this page first.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before you start.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 18, 2023.

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

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Beta Glucans, straight from the product label.

Brand Paradise
Barcode (UPC) 601944777388
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 18, 2023
DSLD ID 288867
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), No Allergies, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Beta Glucans by Paradise, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
601944777388
IngredientAmount% DV
Agaricus blazei Murill fruiting body extract250 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule

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Label statements
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General Statements

Quality - purity - potency Paradise products have won over a decade of Best of Supplements Awards. We are dedicated to sourcing premium ultra pure ingredients that meet the highest standards of excellence.

Formulation

We never add unnecessary fillers, binders, preservatives or flow agents to our encapsulation process. Our active whole spectrum extracts contain a full profile of naturally occurring constituents and are extracted without the use of toxic solvents and/or harsh chemicals.

Beta Glucans from yeast free agaricus mushroom

Vegan

Made with Non-GMO ingredients Gluten free

Contains no common allergens. Made without fillers.

Manufactured in the USA. GMP quality assured & FDA registered.

Formula

Active whole spectrum difference Our active whole spectrum extracts contain a full profile of naturally occurring constituents and are extracted without the use of toxic solvents and/or harsh chemicals. This unique method captures the true essence of the whole herb while still retaining a highly active and bioavailable concentration of phyto nutrients.

Beta Glucans from yeast free agaricus mushroom Active whole spectrum 10:1 extract

Raw material: Agaricus extract 10:1 naturally containing a full spectrum of active and synergistic constituents including 50% polysaccharides by UV (using beta glucan standard). Agaricus blazei murill, also known as ABM or God's mushroom is one of the best and most abundant yeast free sources of beta 1,6 and 1,3 D-glucan.

Storage

Warning: Keep in a cool dry place, out of the reach of children.

Precautions

Warning: Keep in a cool dry place, out of the reach of children.

If pregnant, nursing, or using any prescription medication consult your health care professional before using this product.

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.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Enhancing nature's miracles since 1994 Paradise Premium quality for over 25 years

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: 1 vegetarian capsule 1-2 times daily or as directed by a qualified health care professional.

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Beta Glucans by Paradise label

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Beta Glucans label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Beta Glucans by Paradise

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Agaricus blazei Murill fruiting body extract

Interacts with
86 drugs
250 mg per serving

Agaricus mushroom (often Agaricus blazei/subrufescens) is a culinary and medicinal mushroom studied mostly for possible immune and antioxidant effects...

Agaricus blazei Murill fruiting body extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Beta Glucans by Paradise Drug Interactions

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86 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Agaricus blazei Murill fruiting body extract 86

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Beta Glucans interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Beta Glucans interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Agaricus blazei Murill fruiting body extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Beta Glucans with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Agaricus blazei Murill fruiting body extract1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, taking agaricus mushroom with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
In one clinical study in patients with type 2 diabetes who are stabilized on conventional oral hypoglycemic agents, 3 of 29 patients taking an agaricus mushroom extract 500 mg three times daily for 12 weeks reported hypoglycemia, compared to one of 29 patients in the placebo group.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Agaricus blazei Murill fruiting body extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Beta Glucans, from the product label.

Paradise

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Name
Paradise Herbs & Essentials, Inc.
Street Address
19051 Goldenwest St. #106-304
City
Huntington Beach
State
CA
ZipCode
92648
Web Address
www.paradiseherbs.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Beta Glucans by Paradise: Common Questions

Does Beta Glucans by Paradise interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Beta Glucans has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Beta Glucans contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What exactly is in this supplement?
Paradise Beta Glucans contains agaricus mushroom extract — specifically from the fruiting body of the Agaricus blazei Murill mushroom — in a vegetarian capsule.
Does it actually work for anything?
The evidence isn't established yet in our data. We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate agaricus mushroom for hay fever, osteoporosis, cancer, heart disease, chemotherapy side effects, or Crohn disease.
What are the side effects?
Most people tolerate it well. The most common side effects are mild — abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, and nausea. Rare serious effects like allergic reactions and liver damage have been reported, though they're uncommon.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data to know either way. The safety data advises against supplement doses during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Is this safe if I take diabetes medication?
Not without checking first. Agaricus mushroom might increase the risk of low blood sugar when combined with antidiabetes drugs. Use the tool on this page to check your exact medication before you start.

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The Full Monographs Behind Beta Glucans’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Agaricus Mushroom

Interacts with 86 drugs

Agaricus mushroom (often Agaricus blazei/subrufescens) is a culinary and medicinal mushroom studied mostly for possible immune and antioxidant effects. The human evidence is limited and not...

Read the full Agaricus Mushroom monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Beta Glucans'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.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 5 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.

Agaricus Mushroom 5 references
  1. Hsu CH, Liao YL, Lin SC, et al. The mushroom Agaricus Blazei Murill in combination with metformin and gliclazide improves insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes: a randomized, double-blinded, and placebo-controlled clinical trial. J Altern Complement Med 2
  2. Mukai H, Watanabe T, Ando M, Katsumata N. An alternative medicine, Agaricus blazei, may have induced severe hepatic dysfunction in cancer patients. Jpn J Clin Oncol 2006;36:808-10. PubMed
  3. Ohno S, Sumiyoshi Y, Hashine K, et al. Phase I clinical study of the dietary supplement, Agaricus blazei Murill, in cancer patients in remission. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2011, doi 10.1155/2011/192381.
  4. Suehiro M, Katoh N, Kishimoto S. Chelitis due to Agaricus blazei Murill mushroom extract. Contact Dermatitis 2007;56(5):293-4.
  5. Iwai N, Okuda T, Sawada R, et al. Interstitial lung disease associated with Agaricus blazei Murill in a patient with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma receiving gemcitabine-based therapy. Case Rep Gastroenterol 2022;16(1):229-234.

See these in context on the Agaricus Mushroom monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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