Vitality - Mushroom of Life (Agaricus Blazei)

EMPOWdER 100% Organic Fermented Mushroom Powder Ideal for boosting energy, immunity, lowering blood sugar levels and preventing cell damage

About Vitality

Vitality is the perfect supplement for those wanting to look and feel younger. Made from the powerful Mushroom of Life (Agaricus Blazei), research shows its links to anti-aging, immunity, and reducing blood sugar levels.

Beauty + longevity

From lustrous hair to glowing skin and stronger nails, the powerful antioxidants and beta-glucans in the Mushroom of Life can prevent cell damage and reduce oxidative stress, boosting energy and immunity.

Antioxidant

The selenium, flavonoids and other polyphenols contained in mushrooms are excellent antioxidants, which reduce oxidative stress and help the body defend against chronic diseases.

Required for proper thyroid and immune system function, antioxidants help to fight and eliminate free radicals. Antioxidants are also considered to be anti-inflammatory agents, particularly when combined with vitamin E.

Provides Organic Whole-Food Support for:

• Nutritional power to shine from the inside out
• Defy aging with antioxidants to prevent free radical damage*
• Naturally occurring beta glucans to boost energy and immunity*

Mushroom of Life – (Agaricus Blazei)

One of the reasons why Agaricus Blazei landed itself in the research spotlight as far back as the 1970s is its strong association with low rates of geriatric illness amongst the elderly inhabitants of Piedade. This is the mountain village in Brazil where Agaricus Blazei Murill was believed to have first originated. Researchers observed that the people who consumed Agaricus tended not to develop serious chronic illnesses as they progressed into their sunset years.

Agaricus Blazei Murill (Japanese name: Himematsutake or Agarikusutake) has been traditionally used as a health food source in Brazil[i] and has been shown to have beneficial effects on a range of diseases. The explanation is the mushroom’s engagement of innate immunity, which is “broad-spectered.”[ii]

This mushroom made perhaps the biggest splash when a study jointly conducted by the Medical Department of Tokyo University, The National Cancer Center Laboratory, and Tokyo College of Pharmacy showed remarkable early results in clinical trials using Agaricus Blazei.[iii]

Agaricus Blazei is also noted for its beta-glucan content and ability to lower blood sugar levels.[iv]

References

[i] Mizuno, T., Inagaki, R., Kanno, T., Hagiwara, T., Nakamura, T., Itoh, T., Shimura, K., Sumiya, T. & Asakura, A. (1990) – Antitumor activity and some properties of water-soluble polysaccharides from “Himematsutake,” the fruiting body of Agaricus blazei Murill. Agric. Biol. Chem. 54:2889–2896.

[ii] Hetland, Johnson, Lyberg, and Kvalheim (2011) – “The Mushroom Agaricus blazei Murill Elicits Medicinal Effects on Tumor, Infection, Allergy, and Inflammation through Its Modulation of Innate Immunity and Amelioration of Th1/Th2 Imbalance and Inflammation.” Advances in Pharmacological Sciences Volume 2011, Article ID 157015, 10 pages doi:10.1155/2011/157015

[iii] Mizuno, T., Inagaki, R., Kanno, T., Hagiwara, T., Nakamura, T., Itoh, T., Shimura, K., Sumiya, T. & Asakura, A. (1990) – Antitumor activity and some properties of water-soluble polysaccharides from “Himematsutake,” the fruiting body of Agaricus blazei Murill. Agric. Biol. Chem. 54:2889–2896.

[iv] Hsu CH, Liao YL, Lin SC, Hwang KC, Chou P (January–February 2007), “The mushroom Agaricus Blazei Murill in combination with metformin and gliclazide improves insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes: a randomized, double-blinded, and placebo-controlled clinical trial.”, J Altern Complement Med., 13 (1): 97–102,

* These statements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease

EMPOWdER fermented organic mushroom products are in no way represented to be medicinal, and are sold purely as a natural ingredient, spice or additive for foods and beverages. The information provided herein has been collated from multiple external sources. We highly recommend reading the many research papers, source materials, and external websites related to mushrooms and mycology, and continuing to seek additional information sources for yourself. We always recommend consulting a health care professional about any dietary changes or medical conditions specific to you.