subject: The Health Advantages Of Agaricus Extract [print this page] The Agaricus extract is being thoroughly researched. It has incredible immunity building properties. At this time it has shown that it may prevent and/or cure certain diseases. Studies have shown it to be effective with high blood pressure, fighting cancer, improving lung and kidney function and enhancing athletic performance.
The extract comes from the Agaricus mushroom. There is more than one variety of this mushroom. There's the Agaricus campestris, Agaricus blazei and Agaricus bisporus (the one most commonly eaten in the West). The blazei variety was being used in Japan medicinally since in 1993 although collected in Brazil.
There is no industry standard for the extract process, so it can vary from one company to the next. There is more than one way to perform the extraction process. It can be done with water, alcohol, heat or hexane. The most easily digested are the ones done with hot water or alcohol. Choose a company you can trust.
It has been used widely in Japan as a cancer treatment supplement. There it has been studied for its effects on cancer cells. The extract stimulates cells that are known to be killer cells. It was administered to cancer patients in two stages. In stage one the cancer cells were weakened. In stage two the same cells were killed. It has been found to have the ability to inhibit the growth of tumors and also has anti metastasis properties.
It has the ability to greatly enhance the immune system. There is a study that shows it can improve kidney function and in some cases reverse kidney damage by making the kidneys stronger. In one study it was given to patients who were terminally ill with kidney failure. The extract lengthened the lives of most of the patients in the study.
There have been studies done regarding digestion and the intestines. It has been found to be a blood purifier as it has the ability to detoxify. The studies show that the chemicals that build in the intestines due to the breakdown of protein and fat are reduced or eliminated by the introduction of the extract. These chemicals can cause anxiety, forgetfulness and depression when they reach the blood. Digestion in general can be improved.
Its ability to improve the immune system makes it work well against multiple diseases. It can help with lung conditions. It has the ability to improve breathing and relax bronchial passages. It can help the body build bone marrow and increase platelet counts thus improving anemia. It has also been shown to help normalize irregular heart beats and improve blood flow to the heart. It can improve the blood and liver and helps the body better metabolize protein. It can help lower cholesterol.
The many benefits of the Agaricus extract are still being studied. It appears there are multiple benefits from its use. There is a lot of anecdotal evidence and science is trying to catch up with proof. There have been almost no side effects associated with it. To be safe it is suggested that the extract be taken just three times a week. One week off per month is also a good idea. It should be treated as a supplement and you can still reap the benefits of it with this limited schedule.
