Blend
of Organic Reishi, Organic Shiitake & Maitake Mushrooms
Traditional-Based Formula
HOW PATIENTS MAY BENEFIT
- Used in traditional Chinese health practices
- Helps support a healthy immune system*
PRODUCT DISCUSSION
PhysioLogics Mushroom Immunity Formula is a blend of carefully selected
strains of organic reishi and shiitake mushroom mycelia with extracts of
maitake, shiitake and reishi mushrooms. The product is enhanced by the
addition of Vitamin C to help support your immune system.*
STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION
Mushrooms are used in traditional Chinese and other health systems. Reishi
mushrooms have a 2,000-year history of use in China for their health
properties. Vitamin C supports the phagocytic functions of polymorphonuclear
neutrophils and helps stimulate neutrophil motility and lymphocyte activity
for immune support.* It offers antioxidant support to help neutralize free
radicals.*
CLINICAL EVIDENCE
24 subjects received either 10 mg two times per day of beta glucan
(beta-1,3-1,6-glucan) or placebo for 12 weeks. The subjects receiving active
treatment experienced significantly improved indications of overall health
than the controls. Beta glucan is a natural component of Shiitake mushroom, an
ingredient in our product. (Kirmaz et al. 2005.)
A cross sectional study compared subjects with reduced immune function to control subjects in regard to their antioxidant status. The subjects with reduced immune function were found to have reduced levels of plasma ascorbate (vitamin C) than the controls. Physiologics Mushroom Immunity Formula contains vitamin C to help support immune function. (Stephensen et al. 2006)
SUMMARY
Physiologics Mushroom Immunity Formula contains a blend of mushroom extracts
used traditionally for healthy properties and is enhanced with vitamin C for
immune system support.*
SUGGESTED DOSAGE
For adults, take one (1) to two (2) capsules daily, preferably with a meal, or
follow the advice of a health care professional.
REFERENCES
Akramiene D et al. Effects of B-glucans on the immune system. Medicina (Kaunas).
2007. 43(8):597-606.
Chang R. Functional properties of edible mushrooms. Nutrition Reviews. 1996 54(11):S91-S93.
Kirmaz C et al. Effects of glucan treatment on the Th1/Th2 balance in patients with allergic rhinitis: a double-blind placebo-controlled study. European Cytpokine Network. 2005. 16:128-34.
Stephensen CB et al. Vitamins C and E in adolescents and young adults with HIV infection. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2006. 83:870-879.
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