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| Category | Grzyby funkcjonalne | Grzyby funkcjonalne |
| Evidence strength | Research hypothesis | Moderate evidence |
| Evidence Score | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| User rating | 4.0 (112) | 4.5 (187) |
| Typical dose | 1–3 g of dried, crushed chunks daily for a decoction (boiled/steeped for 10–20 minutes), or 500–1,500 mg of extract in capsules | 1000–3000 mg of fruiting body/mycelium extract daily (supplements); clinical studies with pharmaceutical PSK used doses on the order of 3000 mg/day |
| Form | Decoction of dried sclerotium pieces (traditional form) or aqueous extract in powder/capsules, standardized to polysaccharide content | Capsules or powder from a water extract, standardized to polysaccharide content (usually ≥20–30%) |
| Average price | 25–50 zł za 100–150 g suszonych bryłek do parzenia lub 40–70 zł za 60–90 kapsułek ekstraktu | 100–180 zł za 90–120 kapsułek ekstraktu |
| Monthly cost | ok. 30–60 zł/miesiąc | ok. 100–180 zł/miesiąc |
| Time to effects | There is no reliable human study data determining the time to onset of effects — reports of 'improved well-being' after several weeks are based solely on user accounts, not clinical trials. | Immunomodulatory effects in studies were usually assessed after several to a dozen or so weeks of regular use. |
| Who it's for | People looking for a coffee alternative in the form of a dark, earthy tea, who view any potential health benefits as a bonus, not the main goal | People looking for well-documented, scientifically supported immune support in their daily supplementation |