Agaricus Blazei Immune Support and Balance With Agaricus Mushroom!!
Agaricus blazei (Agaricus subrufescens) is native to a small village, called Piedade, in the rain forests of Brazil.
It has long history of use by the native peoples who harvested and used the mushroom, calling it "Cogumelo do sol".
It was only recently brought to the forefront as an actual species when discovered by a local farmer in Brazil.
In addition, a mycologists, W.A. Murrill, in the 1940's found it growing it Florida. It then began to be studied and cultivated for it's effects as one of the most powerful medicinal mushrooms.
Today it is commercially cultivated in Japan, China and Brazil, as well as the U.S.
Agaricus is a gilled mushroom, like Shiitake, and tends to do well in warmer climates, growing on the borders of forests in plant debris or well manured grasslands.
The "wild" Crimini and Portabella mushrooms are also cultivars of this species.
In addition the cultivated "white button" mushrooms sold in most produce markets are also from the same Agaricus family but completely lack any medicinal value.
Beneficial for Immune System!
Agaricus has one of the highest concentrations of beta 1-6 glucan
polysaccharides,
up to 14-45%. This is even more than
Reishi, Maitake and
Lions Mane.
These polysaccharides promote "natural killer cells" (NK cells), macrophage, and polymorphonuclear leukocytes that inhibit tumor growth and stimulate
immune system
responses.
Agaricus also contains alpha-glucan and produces yellowish metobolite that has bactericidal properties.
It has been traditionally used to treat many common diseases like atherosclerosis, hepatitis, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, dermatitis and cancer. Asian countries use it in the prevention and treatment of cancer for it's anti-tumor health properties.
Good for Diabetics:
In a study conducted by the Dept of Chinese Medicine in Taiwan, Agaricus was shown to improve insulin resistance among subjects with type 2 diabetes.
Health Benefits:
Stabilizes blood glucose
Balances cholesterol
Increases cellular health
Inhibits angiogenesis
Restrains pathogenic factors
The European Food Safety Authority has approved health claims for Agaricus blazei mushroom.
These claims include:
"helps the natural defenses"
"contributes to a normal immune response"
"helps the body to resist biologic insults"
"is rich in beta glucans that contributes to the immune activity"
How to Use:
Using Agaricus blazei with
Coriolus
and
Maitake
mushrooms make it substantially more effect in treating severe immune system challenges.
It is suggested by several health experts that rotating them is best.
Coriolus and Maitake first 3 months. Coriolus and Agaricus the next 3 months and Maitake and Agaricus the next 3 months.
This formula ensures the best possible, most potent results for optimizing immune support.
We use powdered extracts that increase the level of digestibility and enhance bio-availability of the
polysaccharides.
It is another edible mushroom that can be steamed when picked fresh. It has a strong slightly sweet almond-like flavor and is said to turn a yellow color when cooked soon after harvest.
