Dr.Kenawy’s mushroom immune support has a great blend of mushrooms that help with the immune system.
This formula has a great combination of beneficial mushroom, organic reishi, maitake, chaga, shiitake, cordyceps, king trumpet, royal sun blazei, lion’s mane, turkey tail.
Benefits of Reishi Mushrooms
One of the most important benefits of reishi is that it boosts the immune system by affects on genes in the white blood cells. Research has shown that reishi helps increase the white blood cells and natural killer cells.
Benefits of Maitake Mushrooms
Because of their immunity-optimizing and anti-inflammatory properties, maitake extracts have been studied for potential benefits in regards to a wide range of conditions. The extract has also been explored as an aid in treatment for septic shock, asthma, and autoimmune joint inflammation. Maitake is has a good source of B vitamins (niacin, riboflavin, thiamine, folate), copper, potassium, and phosphorus. The mushrooms also contain smaller amounts of zinc, manganese, selenium, and vitamin B6.
Benefits of Chaga Mushrooms
Chaga has many benefits, one of which is immune system support. By promoting the formation of beneficial cytokines specialized proteins that regulate the immune system chaga stimulates white blood cells, which are essential for fighting off harmful bacteria or viruses. (2) (3) As a result, this mushroom could help fight infections from minor colds to serious illnesses. Chaga is shown to help decrease inflammation which can help with many inflammatory conditions.
Benefits of Shiitake Mushrooms
Shiitake are rich in polysaccharides like lentinans and other beta-glucans. These compounds protect against cell damage, help your immune system and boost white blood cell production for fighting off microbes. Polysaccharides also have anti-inflammatory properties. Shiitake mushrooms are a good source of key vitamins and minerals: Vitamin D, Copper, Selenium, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Potassium, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus. Shiitake mushrooms have been shown to have antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral. (4) (5) (6)
Benefits of Cordyceps
Cordyceps mushrooms have been shown to have support the functions of the immune system. Some studies suggest that consuming cordyceps benefits immune function and can help optimize the health of the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine and reproductive systems. This is because they contain anti-inflammatory compounds like polysaccharides, modified nucleosides and cyclosporines. (7) Taking cordyceps may be especially beneficial in the treatment of inflammatory-related conditions, such as Crohn’s disease, arthritis, leaky gut and asthma. In fact, one animal model conducted by the Chung Shan Medical University Hospital showed that they were effective at reducing inflammation in the airways of mice, potentially aiding in the treatment of asthma. (8)
†These statements have not been evaluated by The Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Information and statements made are for education purposes and are not intended to replace the advice of your General Practitioner. If you have a severe medical condition or health concern, see your physician
Reference:
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