Medicinal Mushroom Clinical Research, News and Recipes
Medicinal Mushrooms Clinical Research, News and Recipes
Maitake, also known as hen of the woods, is a large mushroom native to Japan, North America and Europe. Often found growing in clumps around the base of oak trees, maitake can reach a weight of 50 pounds. Scientific study shows the extract of this highly prized edible mushroom may have potential benefits for cholesterol […]
Continue ReadingAbstract Objective: To determine the efficacy of maitake mushrooms in inhibiting the elevation of liver and serum lipids in rats. Design: Sprague-Dawley rats with hyperlipidemia were used to measure and compare the values of cholesterol, phospholipids, and triglycerides between cholesterol-fed rats and rats whose diets were fortified with 20% maitake mushroom dried powder. Results: The values in maitake-fed […]
Continue ReadingThe particular characteristics of growth and development of mushrooms in nature result in the accumulation of a variety of secondary metabolites such as phenolic compounds, terpenes and steroids and essential cell wall components such as polysaccharides, β-glucans and proteins, several of them with biological activities. The present article outlines and discusses the available information about […]
Continue ReadingReference Deng G, Lin H, Seidman A, et al. A phase I/II trial of a polysaccharide extract from Grifola frondosa (Maitake mushroom) in breast cancer patients: immunological effects. J Cancer Res Clin Oncol. 2009;135(9):1215-1221. Design Phase I/II dose escalation trial Participants Thirty-four postmenopausal breast cancer patients (≥18 y) with resected stage I, II, or III breast cancer who were […]
Continue ReadingThe immune system has the 24/7 job of defending constant assaults to the body’s well-being. The immune system is in charge of both resisting external threats while preventing internal ones. This is why for centuries people have looked for ways to naturally support their immune system. One of the most popular methods is the use […]
Continue ReadingBackground The role of glucan in stimulation of immune reactions has been studied for several decades. In this report, we focused on the effects of orally administered glucan Maitake and Shiitake on immune reactions. Materials and methods We measured phagocytosis, NK cell activity, and secretion of IL-6, IL-12, IFN-γ as well as C-reactive protein (CRP) […]
Continue ReadingCan they lower blood pressure if I have high blood pressure? What about if I don’t have high blood pressure? Our M²CBD™ formula is a blend of high-quality functional mushrooms and premium pharmaceutical-grade CBD.
Continue ReadingHypertension, or high blood pressure, is very common across the US. With over 3 million people being diagnosed each year. Hypertension is deadly and can certainly impact your life if it goes unaddressed. However, there are many ways to help manage hypertension and to reduce your blood pressure. Here we will go over the role […]
Continue ReadingABSTRACT Objective: We assessed the ability of two commercially-available fractions labeled SX and D derived from the edible maitake mushroom to overcome many age-associated metabolic perturbations such as progressive, age-related elevation of blood pressure, over activity of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS), decreased insulin sensitivity, and inflammation in an in vivo laboratory model. Design and Method: We divided forty […]
Continue ReadingOVERVIEW Maitake mushroom is a fungus that has been eaten as food in Asia for thousands of years. People also use it to make medicine. Maitake mushroom is used to treat cancer and also to relieve some of the side effects of chemical treatment (chemotherapy) for cancer. It is also used for HIV/AIDS, chronic fatigue […]
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