Chaga Mushroom 100 caps. anti-cancer, strengthens immunity

Contents : 100 gelatin capsules

• Directions for use: 2 capsules once a day. Swallow the capsule and drink plenty of water during a meal, do not exceed the dose.
• Storage conditions:  Store in a dry, dark place out of reach of children.
• NOTES: Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Not for use by pregnant or lactating women or children under 12 years of age.
• The product cannot be used as a substitute for a properly varied diet.

Chaga Mushroom – What is it?

Chaga is a mushroom that has a strong effect on improving the efficiency of the immune system. It owes this property to the presence of biologically active compounds such as B-glucans and polysaccharides with anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, Chaga mushrooms contain triterpenoids, phytosterols and other ingredients that also have a beneficial effect on well-being and health.

Functioning of the immune system

Vital mushrooms mainly serve as products  that increase human immunity  and  support it in the fight against all kinds of pathogens and bacterial or viral infections.  This is very important from the point of view of broadly understood health, and this is because in most cases, few people consciously care about their immunity. Not everyone has time to balance their diet and verify their lifestyle. Therefore, vital mushrooms can be a great element complementing the diet or supplementation and contributing to a better immune response. It is especially worth taking care of this in times of changing climate and ubiquitous pathogens in the external environment.

Chaga increases the efficiency of the immune system by increasing the activity of Th1 and Th2 lymphocytes, as well as NK cells. All these elements of the body’s immunity affect the efficient recognition of a given pathogen, microorganism, further initiating appropriate phagocytic processes and removing the unwanted guest from the host’s body. In addition, the Chaga mushroom affects the activity of intereferon, which has a pathogenic effect in the presence of all types of pathogens in the body.

Studies show that Chaga additionally supports the functioning of the immune system by stimulating the secretion of health-beneficial cytokines, which can be said to mark individual pathogens so that the body’s immune cells can then efficiently recognize the “intruder” and destroy it.

Chaga and Glucose Regulation

Vital mushrooms have a number of common features, such as the ability to  reduce blood sugar levels.  The problem of unstable glucose affects many people, especially those who are overweight and obese. In addition, we cannot forget about people who, due to incorrect eating habits, suffer from spikes in blood glucose, causing a number of adverse health symptoms. To remedy all this, of course, you need to take care of good and high-quality nutrition and supportive supplementation. Chaga, on the other hand, acts as a regulator of glucose concentration and promotes better well-being among people with problems in carbohydrate metabolism.

The mechanism of action of the Chaga mushroom in the regulation of carbohydrate metabolism is not fully understood, however, it does not change the fact that it helps sensitize peripheral tissues to insulin and improves glucose transport to target cells. It is therefore worth considering implementing vital mushrooms into your lifestyle and adding them to your supplement shelf. They will undoubtedly be a great support for a healthy lifestyle and basic preventive supplementation, e.g. vitamin D, Omega-3 fatty acids and other active ingredients.

Impact on the cardiovascular system

In addition, Chaga also has a  preventive effect on the cardiovascular system . Diseases of this system are a very common problem among the Polish and world population. Unfortunately, the worsening quality of lifestyle, constant stress and lack of appropriate physical activity are a simple recipe for chronic diseases of civilization and numerous health problems. As much as possible, it is worth getting involved in activities that prevent such inflammations.

It turns out that this mushroom has a complex effect on lipid markers. It affects  the reduction of total cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDL cholesterol . In addition, it has the ability to raise the value of HDL cholesterol, preventing excessive deposition of foam cells involved in the atherosclerotic process. This means that supplementation with such a preparation (Chaga) can potentially protect us from many metabolic problems.

Anti-cancer properties

The common feature of vital mushrooms is their  anti-cancer properties . In many research models, the results show that vital mushrooms, including Chaga, can affect the limitation of the development of cells of various types of cancer and accelerate the process of their apoptosis, or programmed cell death. This is a very friendly property that sheds a great light of hope for many people suffering from this terrible type of disease.

The anti-cancer properties of Chaga mushrooms are attributed to them due to the presence of many antioxidant compounds that holistically support the health of the entire body, limiting the progression of oncological mutations.

Chaga – anti-inflammatory properties

The most important feature of the Chaga mushroom and other vital mushrooms is their  antioxidant properties . The inflammatory process induced by the presence of many inflammatory factors such as COX-2, LDH, Nf-kB, IL-1, IL-6, TNF-alpha is one of the first elements influencing the spread of a number of metabolic disorders, often leading to serious inflammatory diseases. The ability to reduce such pro-inflammatory factors plays a key role in regulating the homeostasis of the body and maintaining the entire structure of this body in health. Fortunately, this type of mushroom is very rich in biologically active compounds with antioxidant effects. Thanks to such substances, it is possible to control the inflammation and reduce the titer of pro-inflammatory cytokines and other nuclear transcription factors.

It is worth knowing that the Chaga mushroom affects the greater activity of antioxidant enzymes, which are great at scavenging free oxygen radicals, the presence of which promotes the development of inflammation. Among such antioxidant enzymes we can find:

• Superoxide dismutase,
• Glutathione,
• Glutathione peroxidase,
• Glutathione reductase,
• Enzymatic (antioxidant) pathways associated with Nrf-2 factor.

The above elements influencing the functioning of the immune system are very valuable support in the daily care of a well-functioning body and resistant to all kinds of stress factors.

How to supplement Chaga mushroom?

Chaga mushroom is available in various forms on the supplement market. We can find extracts standardized to 30% polysaccharides, powdered mycelium, and extracts in liquid form. The form of the supplement depends mainly on the individual preferences of the person and their health condition.

When using extracts at around 30%, the daily dosage of Chaga mushroom should be around  300 mg  per day. Usually, it is 1 capsule per day, washed down with a glass of water with a meal.

Chaga Mushroom – Safety and Contraindications

Studies have shown that Chaga is a safe product to use. However, it is worth considering the manufacturer’s instructions on the product label regarding the daily dose of a given preparation.

Chaga is a mushroom that affects the regulation of blood glucose levels, reducing its concentration. It may be contraindicated in people who are already prescribed medications to lower blood sugar levels. Concomitant use of Chaga and medications to lower blood glucose levels could result in hypoglycemia or other health complications.

Chaga  also has anticoagulant effects . Taking anticoagulant drugs and Chaga at the same time can lead to excessive blood thinning. Before using this type of mushroom, it is worth consulting a doctor.

Moreover, due to the lack of data on the effect of vital mushrooms on women’s bodies in various physiological states, it is contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women.