origin

The Hericium mushroom, also called "hedgehog's beard" because of its appearance, is a very popular edible mushroom with its 32 aromatic substances and also grows in local forests - especially in the wounds of old or dead deciduous trees. It was first cultivated in China in the 1950s and is now also cultivated here.

Areas of application and effect

Hericium contains all 8 essential for humans essential amino acidsMany alternative practitioners use Hericium for problems in the digestive tract.

Certain hydrophilic polysaccharides of Hericium show in initial studies anticarcinogenic and antimetastatic propertiesThis is attributed to a suspected increased activity of phagocytes (macrophages) and other immune cells.

Many users report a positive effect on psychological complaints such as depressive moods, sleep disorders or nervousness.

Ingredients of Hericium may promote the regeneration of nerve cells and the growth of nerve fibers, which is why this mushroom is often used as an adjunct to therapy for dementia, Parkinson's disease or multiple sclerosis.

Why are extracts better than mushroom powder?

Mushroom extracts in particular contain high concentrations of highly effective and bioactive polysaccharides and glucans, 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 powder is that they can be standardized and reproduced. This means that the dosage and combination with other preparations can be carried out precisely and in a targeted manner.

Shellbroken process and fruiting bodies

The mushroom powder, which is then later extracted using hot water, is produced using the so-called "shellbroken process"; the mushroom is ground so finely that the chitin cell wall of the mushroom is broken open. This enables a polysaccharide content of 30% and the ingredients can be optimally utilized by the organism.

Only the fruiting body is used to produce the mushroom extracts, NOT the part below the ground (“mycelium”), which contains hardly any nutrients, nor the substrate on which the mushroom is grown. This substrate could otherwise contain many undesirable byproducts, from wood to manure.

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