origin

The maitake mushroom, also known as the "rattle mushroom," is a popular edible mushroom and grows in native 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 mode of action

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 reduction, 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, improves u.a. significantly increases the absorption rate of calcium and acts as a kind of "installation aid" to support the integration of calcium into the bones.

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 seeks to protect consumers from supposedly misleading claims of effectiveness. The statements made here refer to the original Ayurvedic and TCM texts. This ancient knowledge, handed down over 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 dietary supplements; they are not medications and have no medical effect. If you are ill and require medical care, please consult your doctor or pharmacist.