Mushrooms-Mycology Mycology is the study of mushrooms and mushroom nutrition.The beneficial properties of certain mushrooms have been common knowledge in many parts of the world for thousands of years.Chinese emperors secretly used rare and highly prized mushrooms to promote longevity and induce a state of ‘radiant health’. Their most trusted warriors guarded the locations where the mushrooms grew and the Emperors’ physicians were severely reprimanded if they talked about these products outside of court. These mushrooms are used widely in China, Korea and Japan, alongside cancer therapy for their immuno- stimulatory properties. Please consult your doctor when taking supplements for serious conditions. Coriolus versicolor Mycology Research Ltd   90 tabs 500mg £27.90 (Vegetarian) Coriolus is a potent immune boosting mushroom giving long-term immune support for chronic conditions, especially viral and fatigue related. Coriolus versicolor is a mushroom used in Asian cultures to treat cancer,  and are prescribed alongside chemotherapy. Commonly known as Turkey Tails, this is a hard woody fungus that can be found growing in woodlands all over the world. It is inedible in its natural state but it contains some quite amazing medicinal compounds. Dr Jean Munro, Breakspear Hospital , Hemel Hempstead, England uses Coriolus-MRL to increase the natural killer (NK) cell activity in her chronic fatigue/ME patients. In a clinical trail of 36 ME patients she found it improved natural killer cell numbers by 35%. Manufacturing Process of Coriolus-MRL The Coriolus versicolor is processed under the same rigorously controlled conditions that are applied to the manufacture of a conventional pharmaceutical. This ensures that each tablet contains 500 mg of the standardised Coriolus product.The tablets are film coated to protect them from moisture, thus preserving the quality of the product and preserving it's shelf life.                            Cordyceps sinensis Mycology Research Ltd 90 tabs 500 mg £29.56 Cordyceps-MRL supports the body´s normal immune system function, especially the respiratory system. Cordyceps sinesis is revered in China as a tonic par excellence for 'severe depletion and weakness', Cordyceps is recommended for support of sexual function, lungs, energy and stamina; and nutritionally to help support the respiratory system. Cordyceps can be used  to help promote healthy breathing and liver function. MRL Ltd.´s Cordyceps sinensis is derived from a master strain of Cordyceps sourced from Nepal. The powder contains both mycelium and primordia (young fruit body) cultivated into a biomass that is grown on a sterilised (autoclaved) substrate. This cultivation process ensures the powder is free from contamination by other fungi and that pesticides and heavy metals are absent. The cultivation system is proprietary, allowing for standardised production of Cordyceps sinensis.                                                     Reishi Shiitake Maitake Extract- Solgar (Vegetarian) In Japan hundreds of mushroom species have been studied during the past twenty years. Most of the medicinal mushrooms such as Reishi, Shiitake and Maitake show a common property of enhancing immune function by stimulating cell-mediated immunity.Reishi appears to strengthen the immune system and improve overall health. Specifically, it improves or prevents a variety of diseases and conditions including viral hepatitis, allergies, insomnia, neurasthenia (fatigue due to exhaustion of the nervous system) as well as some types of cancer. Shiitake is recognized for its antitumor action and is the most researched mushroom in regard to its immunologic activity. The initial antitumor research was performed in 1969 by Tetsuro Ikekawa at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind., along with colleagues at the National Cancer Center Research Institute in Tokyo. The researchers found that water extracts of shiitake and several other mushrooms collected in the wild produced high rates of tumor inhibition in mice (72 percent to 92 percent). Ikekawa later identified a polysaccharide in shiitake called lentinan as having powerful antitumor activity. Maitake has also had a host of research carried out on its beneficial properties. See below. Visit Cancer Research's website for their report on Medicinal Mushrooms and Cancer                              Maitake liquid Bio Beta Glucan Nature's Answer £32.99 60 ml Maitake Bio-Beta-Glucan is a highly active fraction of the Maitake Beta-1, 6-glucan chain with Beta-1, 3-branches. Maitake Bio-Beta-Glucan has been shown to promote a healthy immune system. (anti tumour, immuno-modulating. Source: Cancer Research UK Medicinal Mushrooms and Cancer). The Maitake Mushroom (Grifola frondosa) is the source of immune enhancing compounds that are being shown to offer significant health benefits. In the early 1980s, Dr. Hiroaki Nanba of Japan was researching the immune enhancing properties of mushrooms when he came to the conclusion that maitake extracts demonstrated more pronounced antitumor activity in animal tests than other mushroom extracts. One of the key benefits to maitake was the ability to be quite effective when given orally. In contrast, the other mushrooms Dr. Nanba was studying such as shiitake were only effective when injected into the bloodstream. In 1984, Dr. Nanba identified a fraction of maitake that possessed a significant ability to stimulate white blood cells known as macrophages . These specialized white blood cells engulf foreign particles including cancer cells, bacteria, and cellular debris. Dr. Nanba termed his discovery maitake D-fraction. Further purification of the D-fraction yielded the M,D-fraction (U.S. Patent #5,854,404), which is even more bioactive than the D-fraction. Maitake beta-glucan fractions appear to help reduce the side effects of conventional chemotherapy (and radiation) while at the same time enhancing its effectiveness. In 1994, a group from China published findings from a pilot study on 63 cancer patient reporting a total effective rate against solid tumors at higher than 95% and the effective rate against leukemia higher than 90%.1. In a preliminary study conducted by Dr. Nanba, 165 patients with advanced cancer were given maitake extract.2. In the patients who were also on chemotherapy, 90% of the patients experienced a reduction in the side effects common to chemotherapy including hair loss, decreased white blood cell counts, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. Maitake was shown to effectively reduce pain levels in 83% of the patients. The results were best in breast, lung, and liver cancers. Dr. Nanba reported significant improvement in symptoms or regression of tumors in 73.3% of patients with breast cancer, 66.6% in lung cancer, and 46.6% in liver cancer. 1.  Nanba H. Maitake D-fraction: healing and preventive potential for cancer. J Orthomol Med 1997;12:43-49. 2.  Nanba H. Results of non-controlled clinical study for various cancer patients using maitake D-fraction. Explore 1995;6:19-21. Glyco8 Max  £59.95 110g -The only complete chain of all rare plant sacharides This is the most potent and complete product of its kind in the world. Our formulation is the first and only glyco-product to molecularly join together all eight rare saccharides, and now also includes the most potent Phytonutrient blend ever achieved, in a non-isolated synergistic formula. It is quickly absorbed, directly through the epithelial lining of your digestive tract. No other nutraceutical company has ever been able to accomplish this before. At last, a glyco-product with maximum absorption ability that is also much more affordable due to state-of-the-art blending technology. This formula provides superior nutritional support for each cell at the DNA level. No other company has the innovative technology to deliver the complete spectrum of these eight essential and rare saccharides. This laboratory uses only the finest natural ingredients from exclusive sources. Not only does this formula have the only complete chain of all eight plant saccharides, it also has superior absorption over any glyco-product combination on the market. The reason why researchers developed this formula was because they could NOT get consistent results in their clinics with any of the leading brand phyto-glyconutritional products that claimed to be effective. This formula offers at least three more glyconutrients and has over twice the absorption ability of anything else available, plus we have added the most potent Anti-Oxidant possible in the phytonutrient form. Recently, at the University of Arkansas Mass Spectrometry Centre , Dr. Jackson Lay performed clinical spectrometry tests on this formula. These results irrefutably prove the presence of all eight essential saccharides in one straight long-chain complex. For the first time in the history of the scientific worldview, all eight molecules have been successfully grafted together at the molecular level. This formula glyconutrient blend is not to be confused with any other glyconutritional supplements. The Eight Essential Glyconutrients * Mannose is the chief of the essential super critical nutrient sugars. It helps strengthen the excretion system and helps to defend against bacterial infections.   * Galactose coexists with lactose. As with all 8 super critical nutrient sugars it is vital for intercellular communications. It promotes wound healing, decreased inflammation, and stimulates needed calcium absorption.   *Fucose is found in healthy mother's milk and transfers immunity to newborns. It is important for proper nerve function, kidney health, reproduction systems and hydration of your skin . . .   *Glucose enhances memory, stimulates calcium absorption and increases cellular communication.   *Xylose is an antibacterial and antifungal. It promotes the growth of healthful flora in your intestines, therefore maximizing nutrient absorption which in turn strengthens your immune system . . .   *N-acetylneuramic acid (sialic acid) is vital to many body fluids including, serum, cerebrospinal, saliva, amniotic, and mother's milk. It is an immune modulator that benefits many things and it is a powerful antiviral. It is 1000 times more potent than antiviral drugs used to fight influenza . . .   *N-acetylgalactosamine helps in the prevention of many diseases. Evidence reveals it helps in tumour reduction and in promoting healthful heart cells. It is also the key in promoting joint health and is also an anti-inflammatory.   *N-acetylglucosamine found in the brain, thyroid, liver, small intestine, testes, epithelial cells of the endocrine and sebaceous glands, and endothelial cells of blood vessels. It is presumed that it plays a crucial role in all these tissues and organs.   This formula that also contains... Myco blend of Cordyceps - see above Maitake - Invigorates or strengthens the system Shiitake- Increases energy Concentrated Acetylated- Mannans - increases NK immune cell functions by 15% above baseline Beta (1,3/1,) Glucan chains- nutritionally potentates and modulates the immune response primarily through macrophage and dendrilic immune cells to safely yield various therapeutic effects. Glucosamine sulphate- Offers and effective treatment for Osteoarthritis by providing the rate-limiting step in GAG synthesis (GAG=Glycosamino glycans) Arabinogalactin- enhances the function of the immune system Aloe Vera Extract- naturally alkalizes digestive juices to prevent over acidity, helps cleanse the digestive tract by a soothing balancing effect.' Angogessius latifolia- Gums that powder together Cyamopis Tetragonolaba- Gums the powder together Nature Rice Starch- designate starch in its natural unmodified form no modificator Xylitol- for taste Suggested Use: For Health and Anti-Ageing : Take 1/2 Teaspoon full 2-4 times daily (9,000-18,000 mg daily) For more serious Therapeutic uses: Take 1 Level spoonfull 2-4 times a day Bio Beta Glucans by Pharma Nord. Wellmune WGP the most active best documented & cost effective form of Beta 1,3/1,6 Glucans.    25 caps  £7.99.                                            125 caps Special Price £35.00                   Order by debit/credit Card on:+44 (0)161 351 1348   Important legal note: We are happy to provide products and services which will help you to improve your health and well being, however we do not 'treat', or aim to 'cure' any disease. Only a medical doctor may 'treat' illness and disease with a medical origin under UK Law. 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