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Product Details
This formula contains Maitake mushroom extract, containing the polysaccharide beta-d-glucan, a unique compound believed to enhance healthy defense system mechanism. It has also been shown to promote proper lipid metabolism in the liver. In addition, it encourages healthy cardiovascular functioning. Studies show that it may contain substances that offer blood glucose support. The reishi mushroom extract, included in the formula promotes optimal immune cell responses and proper enzyme activity in cells, including liver cells. The polysaccharides contained in reishi may also support healthy lipid metabolism. Another ingredient of the formula is shiitake mushroom extract which provides a concentrated source of polysaccharides, peptidomannan and lignin derivatives, factors that provide immunomodulating support. Furthermore, shiitake may have cardiovascular and liver support properties.
Each vegetable capsule contains
- Shiitake mushroom (Lentinus edodes) extract (250 mg) (whole plant body)
- Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) extract (250 mg) (whole plant body)
- Maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa) extract (250 mg) (whole plant body) (4:1)
- Vitamin C (as ascorbyl palmitate) (8 mg)
Recommendations
Pure Encapsulations recommends 1–2 capsules per day, in divided doses, with meals.
Precautions
If pregnant or lactating, consult your physician before taking this product. Mild gastrointestinal upset, dry mouth and throat, dizziness, and nosebleeds have been reported in rare cases with the use of reishi mushroom. Reishi mushroom extract is not recommended for those taking blood thinning medications. Consult your physician for more information.
Cautions
Consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant or nursing. Hypersensitivitiy, such as an allergy, has been known to occur with the use of Shiitake, Reishi and Maitake mushrooms; in which case, discontinue use. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are hypotensive or taking anthihypertensive agents, if you have diabetes, hypoglycemia, are taking antidiabetic agents and/or if you have blood disorders suich as thrombocytopenia. If you suffer from an immune system disorder (e.g. Crohn's disease, myasthenia gravis, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, HIV/AIDS, etc.) or if you are taking immunosuppressants, consult a health care practitioner prior to use. This product is not recommended for persons taking blood thinning medications. Dizziness, irritated skin, nausea and diarrhea have been known to occur; in which case, discontinue use.