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Immune System and Mycotherapy: Medicinal Mushrooms for longevity and health
BY DR. FRANCESCA ARDIGÒ
Medicinal mushrooms to strengthen the immune system
The immune system is our body's most sophisticated defense mechanism. It is a dynamic network of cells, molecules, and organs that work together incessantly to protect us from viruses, bacteria, and allergic, infectious, rheumatic and autoimmune diseases, and other external threats, maintaining the whole body in harmony. When this balance is weakened and defences are lowered, the body becomes more vulnerable and at risk of disease. This is why it is important to take action both by strengthening the immune system and by preventing any type of disorder to keep it as efficient as possible.
In this case Mycotherapy, which strengthens the immune system naturally, thanks to the powers of Medicinal Mushrooms, offers precious support, combining ancient traditions and up-to-date scientific research.
Medicinal Mushrooms to strengthen the immune system: eastern tradition, western confirmation
In China and Japan, medicinal mushrooms have been used for centuries as authentic tools for health and longevity. Their regular intake was never conceived as an occasional cure, but rather as a fundamental element, like an essential nutrient. It's no surprise, then, that these populations are among those who live longest worldwide.
Today modern scientific research confirms the wisdom of these traditions: Medicinal Mushrooms contain polysaccharides, beta-glucans, and triterpenes, bioactive substances capable of modulating the immune system. They don't "force" it to overreact, but rather normalize it, sharpen its response, strengthen it as needed, and rebalance it when it tends to become overactive and harmful. It is this intelligent immunomodulatory action that makes them unique.
The three pillars of Mycotherapy for immunity: Reishi, Shiitake and Agaricus blazei
Although almost all medicinal mushrooms protect the entire body, the most powerful immunomodulators are Shiitake, Reishi, and Agaricus. They can provide protection at a high rate of 99%.
Agaricus, Reishi, and Shiitake - included in our Immunity Kit - can survive in inhospitable environments because they possess highly effective immune defenses, the same ones they provide for our bodies. Taken together, they support the immune system, restoring it to peak efficiency.
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)
Revered in the East as the Mushroom of Immortality and Longevity, it is a symbol of long life and vitality.
Rich in triterpenes and powerful antioxidants, it supports natural defenses and combats oxidative stress, helping to preserve cell integrity. It restores the effectiveness of the immune system throughout the body, is a powerful anti-inflammatory with cortisone-like effects, and has a significant antibacterial effect that can boost immune defences in conditions caused by pathogens.
It fights and prevents inflammation.
Shiitake (Lentinula edodes)
This medicinal mushroom boosts intestinal immunity. It is the most important source of lentinan, a polysaccharide that stimulates white blood cells and strengthens the immune response. It is valued not only for its protective action, but also for its ability to restore energy to the body.
Agaricus blazei Murrill
Native to Brazil and prized in Japan, it is particularly rich in beta-glucans with high biological activity. These compounds help increase the body's resistance and promote a state of balance and lasting vitality. Taken in synergy with Reishi and Shiitake, it enhances the effectiveness of the immune system throughout the body.
The synergy between these three Medicinal Mushrooms to strengthen the immune system guarantees complete support: defense, energy and protection from cellular aging.
Mycotherapy to strengthen the immune system: a bridge between cultures
The secret of longevity and Eastern health lies not so much in radical procedures, but by making prevention a daily habit at every stage of life. For this, the use of Medicinal Mushrooms plays a central role. Western science today confirms what tradition has known for centuries: Mycotherapy for strengthening the immune system represents a natural way to maintain an efficient and balanced immune system, fight stress, and maintain a good quality of life.
The added value of Rosa Canina Vita C and Magnesium Citrate
In addition to Medicinal Mushrooms, our Immunity Kit also contains two very important natural elements that enrich and support the benefits of Mycotherapy:
- Rosehip: one of the richest sources of vitamin C, a micronutrient essential for the proper functioning of the immune system and for protection from cellular oxidation. It also promotes collagen synthesis, essential for tissue health.
- Magnesium Citrate: a highly bioavailable form of magnesium, it not only supports muscle and nerve function but also contributes to immune system regulation. Its presence helps reduce fatigue and strengthen stress resistance. It has no intestinal side effects, unlike other forms of magnesium available on the market.
The combination of Medicinal Mushrooms to strengthen the immune system, Rosehip, and Magnesium Citrate creates a virtuous synergy, which assists the immune system and the body's overall balance, counteracting cellular aging, and promoting energy and longevity. A legacy of Eastern tradition that science today invites us to rediscover and integrate into our daily lives.
Safety and tolerability: all-round support
Mycotherapy for naturally strengthening the immune system stands out for its lack of side effects and contraindications. It is well tolerated, can be taken at any age, and integrates seamlessly into your daily lifestyle. It is a gentle and safe approach, available to all those who wish to strengthen their immune system and promote long-term vitality.
Administration: more effective if in tablets (not capsules)
In order to increase the immune defenses of our organism, Medicinal Mushrooms, which should be taken in the form of Food Supplements, come to our aid.
Their power lies primarily in the concentrated dry extract, standardized in polysaccharides (E.S.). Standardized means that beta-glucans, the most noble substance, are present in a higher percentage (usually 30%) than those found naturally (2-5%).
Tablets have the advantage of being tasteless, easy to take, highly digestible, free of side effects and more concentrated than capsules, therefore more powerful and effective.
They can be taken twice a day, for example at breakfast and dinner, on a full stomach, but they can also be taken on an empty stomach, in a single daily dose depending on your habits and personal preferences: you are free to choose how.
Supplementing Medicinal Mushrooms to strengthen the immune system with Rosa Canina Vita C and Magnesium Citrate means offering the body natural, safe, and timeless support, combining tradition and science for a longer and more vital life.
Enjoy a healthy life with Mycotherapy!
