origin

The Agaricus blazei Murril originates from the Brazilian rainforest and is a popular edible mushroom related to the button mushroom. Unlike most other medicinal mushrooms, the Agaricus blazei only came to the attention of scientists around 35 years ago. The starting point was the observation that cancer cases were virtually nonexistent in the rural region around São Paulo, where the mushroom was not only native but also consumed as food. The sharp increase in demand since then, coupled with the fact that, unlike most medicinal mushrooms, the ABM grows only on fermented media, not on wood, makes the ABM a rather expensive mushroom.

Benefits and mode of action

Agaricus blazei has very high concentrations of long-chain polysaccharides, especially Beta-glucansEven higher than, for example, reishi or shiitake. Beta-glucans, for example, 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 demonstrated that adjuvant therapy with Agaricus blazei extract Significantly improve insulin sensitivity In addition, many users report that Agaricus blazei v.a. in skin diseases caused by viruses or bacteria, Positively influence the healing process by inhibiting the proliferation 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 for the immune system.
The extraction not only causes the release of the active substances from the cell organelles, but also the enrichment of the fungal active substances by separating 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 procedure

The mushroom powder, which is then extracted using hot water extraction, is produced using the so-called "shellbroken" process. This involves grinding the mushroom so finely that the chitin cell wall is broken open. This allows for a polysaccharide content of up to 30% (depending on the manufacturer), allowing the body to optimally utilize the ingredients.

Additionally, make sure that only the fruiting body is used to produce the mushroom extracts. The phrase "from the whole mushroom" means that not only the fruiting body is included, but also the subterranean part ("mycelium"), which contains hardly any nutrients, as well as the substrate on which the mushroom is grown – and this substrate can contain many undesirable byproducts, from wood to dung. Keep this in mind when choosing a product.

Legal consumer information

German and European law aims to protect consumers from supposedly misleading claims of effectiveness. The statements made here refer to the original Ayurvedic and TCM texts. This millennia-old traditional knowledge is based on experiences passed down from generation to generation. It is not intended to claim that the products described here have an effect in the sense of Western medicine.All products are food supplements; they are not medications and have no medical effect. If you are ill and need medical attention, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.