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Agarikon (Fomitopsis officinalis)

Antiviral polypore mushroom.

Immune Function

Overview

Antiviral polypore mushroom.

Natural sources
    Common forms

      Mechanism of action

      Triterpenes with broad antiviral activity.

      Pathways

        Effects on the body

        Organ system effects

        Evidence-based benefits

        Antiviral (preclinical)

        Moderate evidence

        Potential side effects

        Common
        • · Bitter taste
        Rare
          Serious

            Drug interactions

            No notable interactions reported.

            Safety & non-supplemental interactions

            Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.

            Avoid if you are
            • ·Pregnant or breastfeeding (insufficient safety data)
            • ·Children under 18 (unless directed by a clinician)
            Avoid with these conditions
            • ·Autoimmune disease (theoretical immune activation)
            Avoid / monitor with these medications
            • ·Immunosuppressants

            Supplement interactions

            Pairs well with

            None listed.

            Avoid combining with

            No specific avoidances listed.

            Dosing & bioavailability

            Typical dose
            500 mg

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            Scientific evidence (8)

            In vitroMycomedicinals · 2005

            Agarikon antiviral

            Stamets P

            Viral assays

            Key findings

            Activity against pox and influenza viruses.

            Open study
            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Agarikon (Fomitopsis officinalis) — Antiviral

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Agarikon (Fomitopsis officinalis) — randomized controlled trial

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Agarikon (Fomitopsis officinalis) — meta-analysis

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Agarikon (Fomitopsis officinalis) — pharmacokinetics

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Agarikon (Fomitopsis officinalis) — safety adverse events

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Agarikon (Fomitopsis officinalis) — dose response

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            Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

            Google Scholar: Agarikon (Fomitopsis officinalis) — clinical evidence

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