origin

Agaricus blazei Murril originates from the Brazilian rainforest and is a popular edible mushroom related to the button mushroom. Unlike most other medicinal mushrooms, Agaricus blazei only attracted scientific interest around 35 years ago. This interest stemmed from the observation that cancer was virtually nonexistent in the rural region around São Paulo, where the mushroom was not only native but also consumed as food. The subsequent surge in demand, coupled with the fact that, unlike most medicinal mushrooms, ABM grows not on wood but only on fermented substrate, makes it a rather expensive mushroom.

Benefits and mode of action

Agaricus blazei exhibits very high concentrations of long-chain polysaccharides, especially the Beta-glucansEven higher than, for example, Reishi or Shiitake. Beta-glucans increase phagocytosis, an important component of the cellular immune system, and stimulate the production of cytokines that regulate cell growth and differentiation.

A clinical study with type 2 diabetes patients was able to demonstrate that adjuvant therapy with Agaricus blazei extract... Significantly improve insulin sensitivity can. Furthermore, many users report that Agaricus blazei v.a. in the case of skin diseases caused by viruses or bacteria Positively influencing the healing process It can do this by inhibiting the reproduction of numerous pathogenic germs.

Why are extracts better than mushroom powder?

Mushroom extracts contain, in particular, highly effective and bioactive polysaccharides and glucans in high concentrations, which are relevant to the immune system.
The extraction process not only releases the active substances from the cell organelles, but also enriches the fungal active substances by removing the insoluble accompanying substances.

Another advantage of extracts over powders is their standardization and reproducibility. This allows for precise and targeted dosing and combination with other preparations.

Shellbroken process

The mushroom powder, which is later extracted using hot water extraction, is produced using the so-called "shell-broken" method; in this process, the mushroom is ground so finely that the chitin cell wall of the mushroom is broken open. This allows for a polysaccharide content (depending on the manufacturer) of up to 30%, and the ingredients can be optimally utilized by the body.

Furthermore, ensure that only the fruiting body is used for the production of the mushroom extracts. The phrase "from the whole mushroom" means that not only the fruiting body, but also the underground part ("mycelium"), which contains hardly any nutrients, as well as the substrate on which the mushroom is cultivated, may be included – and this substrate can contain many undesirable byproducts, from wood to manure. Keep this in mind when choosing a product.

Legal consumer information

German and European law aims to protect consumers from potentially misleading claims about product effects. The statements made here refer to original Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) texts. This millennia-old, traditional knowledge is based on experiences passed down from generation to generation. It is not being claimed that the products described here have any effect in the sense of Western medicine.All products are dietary supplements; they are not medicines and have no medicinal effect. If you are ill and require medical attention, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.