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Mushrooms can help people live 53% longer?

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Mushrooms can help people live 53% longer?

2024-11-21

Human studies have shown that taking beta-glucans can boost immune responses, reduce the number, severity, and duration of upper respiratory tract infections (such as colds and flu), and relieve seasonal allergy symptoms. Researchers have identified three mushrooms with particularly strong immune benefits: shiitake, maitake, and chaga. Combining isolated beta-glucans with mushroom extracts can provide comprehensive immune support benefits.

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Beta-glucans work well for boosting immunity


Beta-glucans are polysaccharides that are attached to the walls of fungi, bacteria, and whole grains such as oats. Mushrooms are particularly high in beta-glucans, and they can also be isolated from yeast.
They help maintain immune health and strengthen defenses against viruses and other pathogens. They can also reduce the effects of endotoxins (harmful byproducts of bacterial infections that cause inflammation). Beta-glucans activate and stimulate both innate and adaptive immunity.
As we age, our immune systems weaken and lose the ability to fight infections and cancer, a condition called immunosenescence. Animal studies have shown that consuming beta-glucans can prevent or even reverse immunosenescence. Renewing these immune responses is especially important for older adults.

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Mushrooms with the Biggest Benefits
Mushrooms contain health-promoting compounds, including indoles, polyphenols, and carotenoids.
Beta-glucan is one of the bioactive immune-supporting compounds found in mushrooms.
There are thousands of mushrooms that offer health benefits. Three mushrooms that have been found to have particularly strong immune effects are: shiitake, maitake, and chaga.


Shiitake
Shiitake has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine.
In animal models of severe bacterial lung infection, beta-glucan in shiitake significantly reduced bacterial load in the lungs and improved health.
Cell studies have shown that shiitake can inactivate viruses and downregulate viral replication.
Clinical studies suggest that these immune-boosting effects may be due to shiitake's ability to increase the number of immune system cells, including T cells and NK cells.
Shiitake also reduces markers of harmful chronic inflammation and stimulates the secretion of antibodies that protect the gut.


Maitake
Maitake, often used in Asian cuisine, also offers powerful immune benefits.
In animal studies, maitake extract significantly increased NK cells and bacterial elimination. This effect was even more pronounced when mixed with shiitake extract.
Maitake extracts also promote the secretion of interferon gamma (IFN-γ), a protein that blocks viral replication.


Chaga
Chaga mushrooms are native to cold climates and typically grow on birch trees. They are immunomodulators, and preclinical studies have shown that Chaga extracts have antiviral activity.
In a study of immunocompromised mice, Chaga extracts restored immune cells to near-normal levels and modulated levels of the inflammatory marker tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α), suggesting that Chaga extracts may prevent excessive inflammation.
In preclinical studies, Chaga extracts have also shown beneficial activity against a variety of viruses.

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Protects against infectious diseases
Studies have shown that beta-glucans can help prevent and treat bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections.
People who took 250 mg of beta-glucan daily experienced a reduction in the duration and intensity of allergy symptoms, as well as improvements in sleep, quality of life, energy, and mood, compared to a placebo.
Benefits of Mushrooms for the Immune System
Taking beta-glucans can reduce the number and duration of upper respiratory tract infections, including colds and flu, and relieve seasonal allergy symptoms.
Combining beta-glucan with immune-supportive shiitake, maitake, and chaga extracts may boost your immune system’s ability to fight infection and other illnesses.
Better Gut Health
A healthy microbiome helps boost immune response, maintain a healthy gut lining and digestive system, and inhibit the growth of pathogenic bacteria and inflammation. Additionally, beta-glucan promotes the production of short-chain fatty acids, which are essential for gut health and maintaining the integrity of the gut barrier.

Fights Cancer
Mushrooms contain compounds called beta-glucans that may boost immunity and gut health and help protect against viruses and cancer. A blend of beta-glucan isolated from yeast and shiitake, maitake, and chaga extracts may provide comprehensive immune support benefits.