Active hexose correlated compound

Active hexose correlated compound (AHCC) is an alpha-glucan rich nutritional supplement produced from the mycelia of shiitake (Lentinula edodes) of the basidiomycete family of mushrooms. The compound is a subject of research as a potential anti-cancer agent, but has not been conclusively found to treat cancer or any other disease, and there are conflict of interest concerns about the published research. AHCC is a alternative medicine in Japan.

Active hexose correlated compound

Active hexose correlated compound (AHCC) is an alpha-glucan rich nutritional supplement produced from the mycelia of shiitake (Lentinula edodes) of the basidiomycete family of mushrooms. The compound is a subject of research as a potential anti-cancer agent, but has not been conclusively found to treat cancer or any other disease, and there are conflict of interest concerns about the published research. AHCC is a alternative medicine in Japan.