Applications tested in practice

Agaricus

This mushroom is particularly rich in polysaccharides, which sustainably modulate the immune system. The activation of the immune system by substances in Agaricus plays a crucial role in the prevention of disorders that are generally inflammatory.

Maitake

Maitake possesses huge potential for regulating the body’s own defences. Maitake contains the beta-glucan grifolan, which can increase the activity of macrophages and thus bring about targeted immune activation. ^*1

Polyporus

The polysaccharides and, specifically, certain triterpenes in Polyporus umbellatus display a strong antioxidant effect. This makes the mushroom interesting both for general immunomodulation as well as for targeted support of the defences in particularly stressful times of life.

Reishi

The immune-strengthening and modulating properties of Reishi are mainly attributed to the high concentration of antioxidant beta-glucans it contains. According to studies, they can improve the proliferation of T- and B-lymphocytes and stimulate the body’s defences.

But there are many more mushrooms that can can be used for many indications associated with a weak immune system thanks to the antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties, the mushrooms – like Cordceps or Coriolous. 

Sources: 

1. Immunomodulating Activity of Agaricus brasiliensis KA21 in Mice and in Human Volunteers, Ying Liu, Advance
   Access Publication 12 April 2007 eCAM 2008; 5(2)205–219
2. Immune-enhancing effects of Maitake (Grifola frondosa) and Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) extracts, Vaclav Vetvicka, Jana Vetvickova, Annals of Translational Medicine, Vol 2, No 2 (February 2014)
3. Structure elucidation and immunological function analysis of a novel β-glucan from the fruit bodies of Polyporus umbellatus (Pers.) Fries, Hui Dai et.all, Glycobiology Vol. 22 No. 12 pp. 1673–1683, 2012 doi:10.1093/glycob/ cws099, Advance Access publication on June 18, 2012
4. Immunomodulatory effect of ganoderma lucidum polysaccharides (GLP) on long-term heavy-load exercising mice., Shi Y , Cai D, Wang X, Liu X., International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research. 2012 Dec; 82(6):383-90. doi: 10.1024/0300-9831/a000135.