Each Capsule contains.................................Amount per serving...........%DV
Proprietary blend.............................................500mg......................................**
Organic Reishi Mushroom, Organic Shitake Mushroom
Other Ingredients:
Gelatin (capsule), Magnesium Strearate (lubricant)
** Daily Value Not Established
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) capsule two (2) or three (3) times daily, or as directed.
VALUABLE HEALTH FOOD
In North America, we are just now discovering what other cultures have known for years - mushrooms are a valuable health food. Mushrooms have a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine. In fact, it is estimated that in China more than 200 species of mushrooms are believed to have medicinal properties with 25 percent of them thought to have anti-tumor capability.
WHAT MAKES THEM SPECIAL
All mushrooms have cleansing properties. They are one of the few rich organic sources of germanium, which increases oxygen efficiency, counteracts the effects of pollutants and increases resistance to disease. They help neutralize toxic residues in the body.
Mushrooms contain compounds called polysaccharides – giving them both anti-tumor and immune-stimulating properties. They are generally rich in amino acids, specifically lysine and tryptophan, as well as nicotinic acid, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamins B, C and K. In addition, medicinal mushrooms also contain compounds called terpenes and steroids, some of which also can promote anti-tumor activity.
Mushrooms’ legendary effects on promoting good health and increasing the body's adaptive abilities have been supported by a number of recent studies. Many studies have revealed they are beneficial to the immune system. In fact, it has been said that with mushroom supplements we have a “24 hour Nautilus for our immune system.”
Shiitake and Reishi are two specific varieties of medicinal mushrooms that are worth discovering.
THE SHIITAKE MUSHROOM
The Shiitake is the most popular edible mushroom in Japan. The Asians have used it for thousands of years as a tonic and stimulant to increase vitality, prevent cerebral hemorrhage strokes, as well as improve circulation.
It is being studied not only for its anti-tumor properties but also for its ability to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. A highly purified form of lentinan is already approved in Japan as an anti-cancer drug used with chemotherapy. It has been shown to be helpful in reducing chromosomal damage caused by anti-cancer drugs.
Another healthy compound in the Shiitake mushroom is lentinula edodes mycelium (LEM). LEM is thought to be helpful in not only treating and preventing cancer, but also heart disease, hypertension, infectious diseases and also hepatitis.
However, despite all of its attributes, it should be noted that Shiitake might produce a few side effects including diarrhea and skin rashes. Also individuals taking blood thinners should consult a health practitioner before using Shiitake because it has anti-clotting properties.
THE REISHI MUSHROOM
Reishi has become one of the most prized Chinese herbs. It is full of medicinal compounds and is said to promote a healthy heart and prostate. Reishi is also believed to be a powerful anti-cancer agent. It is used in Chinese medicine for its immunogenic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. It demonstrates its anti-tumor and immunomodulating activity by increasing bodily resistance against the growth of tumors. It can act also as a metabolic regulator.
Reishi is currently gaining the attention of Western medical practitioners because it has been shown to help treat coronary heart disease, hypertension, arthritis and muscular dystrophy. Natural health practitioners in the West are also beginning to use Reishi for its sleep-promoting effects. Compounds called triterpenes are thought to be responsible for producing a calming effect on the nervous system. Other traditional benefits of Reishi that have been confirmed by modern scientific research include inhibition of allergic reactions and relief from chronic bronchitis.
For those who have not acquired a taste for mushrooms, yet want the medicinal benefits of mushrooms, consider supplements. Be sure to check with your healthcare provider if in doubt.
