In the Eastern part of the world, mushrooms have been treated like natural medicines for many centuries. Many scientific studies show the ability of mushrooms to support immune function, cardiovascular health, blood sugar stabilization, provide energy and increase sexual function. Mushrooms have also been shown to provide antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and anti-allergenic support.
Immune Support:
A common property of medicinal mushrooms in general is their ability to support and strengthen the immune system. They are considered to be adaptogenic, which means medicinal mushrooms like Reishi and Shiitake Mushrooms aide the body so it is able to adapt to the many types of stresses that it encounters and then helps change the body conditions back to a more normal state. Traditional Chinese medicine recognizes Reishi as having a double direction of activity in other words it is considered an immune modulator improving the functioning of the immune system whether it is excessive or deficient, rather than an immune stimulator.
The Shiitake Mushroom contains a very potent antifungal protein called Lentinan. A published study showed that taken orally this Lentinan protein aided in slowing the development of small tumors and leukemia cells. Shitake Mushroom is also known to stop the progression of the HIV virus (Human Immunodeficiency virus). Other studies have found the Shiitake Mushroom contains nutrients that might have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and hepatoprotective properties. Risks of cancer for patients with chronic hepatitis were lowered with Shiitake Mushroom supplementation.
Besides Medicinal Mushrooms here are some other nutrients that may also help support a healthy Immune System:
One of the herbs known to support your body’s ability to fight viral type of invaders is Olive Leaf Extract. This herbal extract, usually standardized for 13% Oleruopein (the phyto-nutrient in Olive Leaf Extract known to give this herb its beneficial properties) has been shown in clinical studies to reduce the likelihood of bacterial infections, inhibit fungal growth and reduce the spread of viral infections. Blood pressure levels have also been shown to be reduced with Olive Leaf Extract supplementation due to its vasodilating effects.
Ellagic Acid which comes from Raspberry Extract is also known as an immune support nutrient. Ellagic Acid is known for its antimutagenic and anticarcinognic properties.
Astragulas is an herb recognized for its adaptogenic properties. This herb is known for its deep immune stimulating properties and its ability to reduce the body’s vulnerability to weakness caused by stress, fatigue and worry.
D-Limonene is a terpene found in citrus fruits and has been shown to help reduce the risk of certain types of cancers and even shrink tumor size.
Indole-3 Carbinol is an impressive compound found in vegetables. Indole-3 Carbinol has been shown in numerous studies to have a unique way of reducing the risk of many different types of cancers.
Other powerful antioxidants like Alpha Lipoic acid, Lutein and Lycopene have also been known to increase the synergy of an Immune boosting formula by providing additional support for the body’s immune system.
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