origin

The Maitake mushroom, also known as the "rattle mushroom," is a popular edible mushroom and also grows in local forests on the roots and trunks of deciduous trees. Cultivation only began in the 1980s. Since then, it has also enjoyed increasing popularity as a medicinal mushroom.

Benefits and Effects

In the Maitake mushroom, the polysaccharide Grifolan which can increase the activity of phagocytes (macrophages) and thus cause targeted immune activation.
Some studies also suggest a inhibitory effect on the formation and proliferation of tumor cells in vitro and in vivo.

Many users report a blood pressure-lowering effect of Maitake, which could be attributed to an influence on the renin-angiotensin system.

In addition, many people use the mushroom to support weight loss, which is achieved through a possible reduction of fat storage in the tissue could be explained by the Maitake.

Ergosterol, which is found in the cell membrane of Maitake, is a precursor of vitamin D, into which it can be converted by UV radiation. Vitamin D, in turn, significantly improves the absorption rate of calcium and, as a kind of "installation assistant", supports the integration of calcium into the bones.

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 procedure

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 up to 30% (depending on the manufacturer) and the ingredients can be optimally utilized by the organism.

In addition, make sure that only the fruiting body is used to produce the mushroom extracts. The phrase "from the whole mushroom" means that it can contain not only the fruiting body, but also the part below the ground ("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 manure. Pay attention to this when choosing the product.

Legal Consumer Information

German and European law aims to protect consumers from allegedly misleading claims about effectiveness. The statements made here refer to the original Ayurvedic and TCM texts. This knowledge, which has been passed down for thousands of years, is based on experience 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 require medical care, please contact your doctor or pharmacist.