Inonotus obliquus
Chaga
AntioxidantAnti-inflammatoryImmunitySkin
CategoryAntioxidant
Dose400–2,000 mg/day
Beta-glucan20–30%
TimingMorning, hot water extract
Key compound
Betulinic acid & Melanin
Overview
Chaga concentrates betulinic acid from its birch tree host. Its ORAC antioxidant score is among the highest of any natural source. Best consumed as a hot water extract — alcohol extraction does not improve bioavailability for its primary compounds.
Primary citation
Glamoclija J, Ciric A, Nikolic M, et al. · 2015
Chemical characterization and biological activity of Chaga (Inonotus obliquus)
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