AHCC® – Shiitake alpha-glucans

AHCC® – Shiitake alpha-glucans
Product Description

AHCC® is a standardised preparation of easily absorbed alpha-glucans, produced by Amino Up Co. from cultured shiitake mycelia through a patented process. With more than 35 years of use and over 100 publications, including 30+ human studies, it is one of the best-documented immune ingredients on the market. VF Bioscience holds exclusive European supply rights.

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VF Bioscience Belgium

  • Country/Region:
    Belgium
  • Founded:
    2011
  • On CPHI since:
    2026
  • Certificates:
    1
  • Employees:
    1 - 24
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  • Details
    Standardised preparation of acylated alpha-glucans from cultured shiitake (Lentinula edodes).
    Applications: food supplements, functional food.
    Positioning: immune, gut and liver health.
    Manufactured by Amino Up Co. (Sapporo, Japan) under FSSC 22000 / ISO 9001 / GMP; Kosher and Halal.
  • Selling Points
    Brand Name; Immune Health; Natural Ingredients; Exclusive European supply through VF Bioscience. 35+ years of use, 100+ publications, 30+ human studies.
  • Model
    AHCC®
  • Supplied from
    Belgium
  • Measured In
    kilogram
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VF Bioscience Belgium

  • Country/Region:
    Belgium
  • Founded:
    2011
  • On CPHI since:
    2026
  • Certificates:
    1
  • Employees:
    1 - 24
Company types
Distributor/Import Export
Primary activities
Ingredients Distributor/Buyer
Natural Extracts
Nutraceuticals
View company profile

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