Agaricus Blazei, 400 mg, Mushroom Science

Agaricus blazei is nature's most powerful 1-6 beta glucan, a powerful boost to our immunity and well being. Agaricus is a relatively new addition to the family of well-known medicinal mushrooms, with research beginning in the 1980's. Resarch studies began in earnest once it was realized that Agaricus had an extensive history of use as a folk remedy in the rural areas of Brazil especially, near the village of Piedade. Studies have confirmed that Agaricus blazei contains more beta glucans than any of the other medicinal mushrooms tested so far. In-vitro research already shows significant immune supporting properties, with even more detailed studies planned for the future.

Many of the immune cells of the body rely upon polysaccharides for their activation. The beta-glucans are a specific type of polysaccharide which hold the highest potential for a postive immune response. The many different shapes of beta glucans unlock the bodys ability to heal infections and restore balance. Agaricus blazei is the number-one source of beta glucans on the planet, offering the greatest variety of these unique, essential sugars.

When you take a few capsules of this new Agaricus supplement, it's like starting a chain reaction in your body. One after another your immune cells flip into the 'on' position, ready to handle any new source of stress. From foreign microbes to the body's own cells which start to behave abnormally, Agaricus holds the potential for deep healing and rejuvenation.

Extensive research has been carried out on medicinal mushroom polysaccharides isolated through either a hot-water or hot-water/alcohol extraction process. Extraction with a heated aqueous solution is required to release these active compounds from the cell walls of Agaricus blazei into a bioavailable form. This from of Agaricus blazei combines both hot-water and hot-water/alcohol extracts, ensuring the presence of both the water and alcohol-soluble compounds so vital for strengthening immunity. This 45% beta glucan polysaccharide extract is the only hot-water-extracted, guaranteed potency form of Agaricus blazei now being sold in North America.

Serving Size: 1 Capsule (400 mg)
Servings per Container: 90
Ingredients: Agaricus blazei (brasiliensis) fruit body extract
45% non linear polysaccharide (beta-glucan)
Other Ingredients: Cellulose (capsules)
Suggested Dosage: Adults, take 1-4 capsules twice daily, a.m. and p.m. on an empty stomach

Notice: If pregnant or breast feeding, please consult a health professional familiar with medicinal mushrooms before using this product. Store at room temperature.
Scientific References

Liu Y, Fukuwatari Y, Okumura K, Takeda K, Ishibashi KI, Furukawa M, Ohno N, Mori K, Gao M, Motoi M.
Immunomodulating Activity of Agaricus brasiliensis KA21 in Mice and in Human Volunteers.
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2008 Jun;5(2):205-219

Niu YC, Liu JC, Zhao XM, Wu XX.
A low molecular weight polysaccharide isolated from Agaricus blazei suppresses tumor growth and angiogenesis in vivo.
Oncol Rep. 2009 Jan;21(1):145-52.

Hsu CH, Hwang KC, Chiang YH, Chou P.
The mushroom Agaricus blazei Murill extract normalizes liver function in patients with chronic hepatitis B.
J Altern Complement Med. 2008 Apr;14(3):299-301

Gao L, Sun Y, Chen C, Xi Y, Wang J, Wang Z.
Primary mechanism of apoptosis induction in a leukemia cell line by fraction FA-2-b-ss prepared from the mushroom Agaricus blazei Murill.
Braz J Med Biol Res. 2007 Nov;40(11):1545-55

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to treat, diagnose, cure, or prevent any disease.