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Mushroom Optimizer 90 capsules - blend of 7 mushroom species (turkey tail, shiitake, maitake) | Jarrow Formulas
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Jarrow Formulas Mushroom Optimizer contains extracts from 7 traditional mushrooms known to boost immune function, using patented technology.
Mushroom Optimizer combines Folagen™ biologically active folates, (formed by adding folic acid to the growth medium of certain mushrooms) with a spectrum of polysaccharides, to support immune function, promote healthy cell replication, and increase energy.
who benefits from Mushroom Optimizer?
Mushroom Optimizer is formulated for individuals looking to rebalance their immunity and boost their body's ability to safeguard against environmental toxins. Also, for those who wish to bolster vital organ funtion.
what distinguishes Mushroom Optimizer?
• provides a comprehensive package of immune stimulating mushrooms
• enhances a broad spectrum of immune activity
• uses patented technology to ensure the highest quality
• contributes folic acid in its bioactive and most useful form
• incorporates patented technology
• supplies biologically active reduced folate
• promotes proper cell replication
• supports kidney, liver and lung function
• combined activity of 7 different traditional mushrooms
how does each active ingredient function in Mushroom Optimizer?
Maitake protects the liver and enhances white blood cell activity
Shiitake increases white blood cell activity
Reishi promotes antioxidant/free radical scavenging effects; supports normal cell growth
Cordyceps supports proper cholesterol metabolism, increases good cholesterol, promotes smooth muscle relaxation, and buttresses lung and kidney function
Turkey Tail supports the immune response and promotes liver function
White Wood Ear enhances cell and humoral immunity, promotes sustained energy levels, enhances blood circulation, strengthens the heart, nourishes the stomach and invigorates the brain
Blasei acts as an immunomodulator and stimulates T-cells
background reading
The health-promoting aspects of these mushrooms are supported by both traditional wisdom and modern science.
Mighty Mycelia
Mushroom Optimizer mushrooms are harvested during the mycelia stage, or early growth period in its life cycle, when its active compounds are most concentrated. Jarrow Formulas blended mushroom formulation offers more wide-ranging immune stimulation than is found in any singular mushroom product.
Mushroom Optimizer provides a spectrum of activity from 7 different mushrooms. Having developed in different environmental niches, each mushroom promotes different immune defenses.
Start with the best ingredients
Not all mushroom products are created equal. Mushroom Optimizer species are drawn from specially selected mushroom cultivars. Selected strains are cultivated in California under stringent conditions, grown under aseptic and controlled environments on organic brown rice, and processed with care. The result is uniform quality from batch to batch. No artifi cial additives or processing is involved. During cultivation, folic acid is added to support immune health and is reduced to its biologically active, methyl-donor form found in foods.
These folic acid derivatives are important in multiple processes within the body, including the synthesis of DNA and the conversion of vitamin B12 into an active coenzyme form.
Traditional wisdom/modern science
Traditional Chinese Medicine has long claimed that the Qi or life force can be supported by ingestion of special foods. Certain mushrooms are considered to be amongst the greatest and most potent sources of Qi. Through the careful combination of mushrooms, the health of the inner organs can be supported. Modern science strongly supports many of these traditions. Much of the physiological activity of mushrooms is in the polysaccharides that these fungi produce. Mushroom polysaccharides are long-chain sugars or fibers that activate immune cells on the intestinal walls, which sends a variety of signals to cells and organs throughout the body.
Grifola frondosa (Maitake): Active ingredients consist of both normal and protein-bound polysaccharides, especially beta-glucans, and a D-fraction glucan (70:30 ratio of polysaccharide to protein). This mushroom protects the liver, enhances macrophage (white blood cell), NK and T cell activity, and inhibits uncontrolled cell growth.
Lentinula edodes (Shiitake): Contains lentinan, a large polysaccharide from the cell wall of either the fruiting body or mycelium. It can increase the phagocytotic (engorging) activity of macrophages and activates NK cells in vitro; it possesses antiviral, antibacterial and antiparasitic properties.
Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi): Contains alkaloids, glycoproteins, polysaccharides (e.g., beta-D-glucan), triterpenes (ganoderic acids) and other actives. Ganoderma was shown to have antioxidant/free radical scavenging effects and is purported to have immunotherapeutic activity. It also supports normal cell growth.
Cordyceps sinensis (Cordyceps): Contains unbound and protein- bound polysaccharides. Among its many functions, it can support proper cholesterol metabolism, increase HDL (high-density lipoprotein or good cholesterol), and promote smooth muscle relaxation. It buttresses lung and kidney function by reinforcing Qi, or functional energy, of these organs..
Coriolus versicolor (Turkey Tail, PSK fraction): contains a protein- bound polysaccharide with beta-1,4-glucan as its main component, and also beta-1,3-linkages. This mushroom supports the immune response and promotes liver function.
Tremella fuciformis(White Woodear): contains unbound and protein- bound polysaccharides and triterpene carboxylic acids to enhance cell and humoral immunity. It promotes sustained energy levels, enhances blood circulation, strengthens the heart, nourishes the yin of the stomach and invigorates the brain.* It is also a Qi tonic.
Agaricus subrufescens (Blasei): is popular in Japan as an immunomodulator and its polysaccharides stimulate T-cell subsets.
code GTIN:
0790011170129
code MPN:
MRCAP-117012
brand ingredient:
- Folagen®
best before:
May 2022
appearance:
- gelatin caps
audience
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Some supplements are suitable for both men and women of all ages as well as children. But other supplements are specifically targeted to the aging woman or man. Another supplement is especially suitable for athletes, regardless of gender.
- senior
- adults
- athletes
diet:
- gelatin
- mushrooms
discounts:
- 7+ items = -15%
quantity discount:
- any 2+ = -2.5%!
- any 3+ = -5%!
- any 4+ = -7.5%!
- any 5+ = -10%!
- any 6+ = -12.5%!
- any 7+ = -15%!
availability:
- in stock
- limited availability
shipping costs:
- €3,75+ (NL) - €7,50+ (EU) - €17+ (world)
information:
- quantity discount is valid for any combination of products
- free shipping >€30 (NL) or €5 discount >€30 (EU)
- keep out of reach of young children
- a dietary supplement is not a subsitute for a healthy diet ; do not exceed recommended dose
- if you have a medical condition, are pregnant, lactating or trying to conceive, are under age of 18, or are taking medications, consult your health care practitioner before using this product.
- books, probiotics and products bought in the SALE can NOT be returned
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In general, this is met with disbelief as the official point of view is "all radiation is harmful" .
Proof to the contrary
Yet, over 3000 scientific research papers show that low dose irradiation is stimulatory and/or beneficial in a wide variety of microbes, plants, invertebrates, and vertebrates.
How to prevent getting sick from the flu
You can prevent germs from making you ill in two ways: prevent entry into the body by careful hygiene, and if they do get in, make sure your body’s natural immune system is able to fight these germs, so they self-destruct before overwhelming the system.
Most flu germs are spread in two ways:
- touching such as hand-to-hand contact
- droplet spread when germs ride along on tiny water droplets that are sneezed or coughed into the air
Try these flu prevention tips to avoid person-to-person spread:
- avoid shaking hands, but bow or give a head nod
- avoid nose-picking as the nose is a breeding ground for germs
- sneeze into a disposable handkerchief and if you don't have one available, sneeze inside your elbow
- shun coughers and sneezers as much as possible.
- avoid crowded rooms
Magic mushrooms: boosting immunity and fighting inflammation
As we transition from summer into autumn, our thoughts automatically go to walks in the forest to enjoy the beautiful foliage and by consequence to the many beautiful mushrooms that flourish in this moist yet warm season.
There's a good reason mushrooms are so popular in nearly every world cuisine.
While low in carbohydrates and calories, mushrooms are a great source of B-vitamins, trace minerals, fiber and even offer some protein.
But mushrooms offer more, they have anti-inflammatory properties and contains high levels of beta-glucans that keep immune cells alert, plus a powerful antioxidant called ergothioneine that helps lower body-wide inflammation.
The medicinal use of mushrooms has a very long tradition in Asian countries that dates back thousands of years. Although their use in the Western Hemisphere only started increasing in the past several decades, numerous recent studies show that they are vital, biologically active compounds with significant benefits to health.
What causes gall stones and how to get rid of them?
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Natural plant products have been used throughout human history for various purposes. In fact, written records of the use of herbal medicine date back more than 5000 years, and for much of history, herbal medicine was the only medicine.Today, plants are being used to treat a number of health concerns and conditions, including allergies, arthritis, migraines, fatigue, skin infections, wounds, burns, gastrointestinal issues and even cancer, proving that it’s true that food is medicine. These herbs are less expensive and they’re a safer means of treatment than conventional medications, which is why so many people are choosing to go back to this traditional idea of medicine.
Dangers of antibiotic resistance
Anyone who has followed the health news for a bit, will know there is widespread fear about antibiotic resistance spiralling out of control.
Ever since penicillin, the first mass-produced antibiotic was introduced in the 1940s, bacteria have become resistant against antibiotics at an alarming pace.
Antibiotics are considered one of the greatest advances in medicine because they prevented a lot of casualties after formerly uncontrollable bacterial infections. Unfortunately, many individuals seek this prescription as the first line of defense. Overprescribing them has in turn resulted in the development of resistant bacteria. These bacteria don’t respond to the antibiotics like they might have in the past.
What are free radicals?
The body is under constant attack from oxidative stress. Oxygen in the body splits into single atoms with unpaired electrons. Electrons like to be in pairs, so these atoms, called free radicals, scavenge the body to seek out other electrons so they can become a pair. This causes damage to cells, proteins and DNA.Free radicals are associated with human disease, including cancer, atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and many others. They also may have a link to aging, which has been defined as a gradual accumulation of free-radical damage.
Substances that generate free radicals can be found in the food we eat, the medicines we take, the air we breathe and the water we drink. These substances include fried foods, alcohol, tobacco smoke, pesticides and air pollutants.
Free radicals are the natural byproducts of chemical processes, such as metabolism. Free radicals can be seen as as waste products from various chemical reactions in the cell that when built up, harm the cells of the body.
Yet, free radicals are essential to life. The body's ability to turn air and food into chemical energy depends on a chain reaction of free radicals. Free radicals are also a crucial part of the immune system, floating through the veins and attacking foreign invaders.
How to prevent hay fever
It is that time of year again when we are hit most with hay fever attacks. Hay fever is caused by flowers, grasses and trees that rely on wind for pollination and shed pollen in large amounts.Up to 30% of people in European countries suffer from one type of hayfever or another, which means they get an allergic reaction to some type of pollen, with the most common one causing problems being birch and grass pollen. As most birch pollen is produced in April and grass pollen season starts in May, both April and May can be called 'hay fever' months.
recommended use
Take 3 capsules per day or as directed by your qualified health care consultant
contains per daily serving (3 capsules)
folic acid and 5-MTHF 153mcg 40% RDI
mushroom blend 1500mg†
- Bionectra ochuoleuca, Annulohypoxylon stygium, Coriolus versicolor (Turkey Tail, Yun Zhi), Ganoderma lucidum (Ling-Zhi, Reishi, Glänzender Lackporling), Grifola frondosa (Maitake), Lentinula edodes (Shiitake), Agaricus blazei (Himernatsutake, Brasilianischer Mandelegerling)
RDI = Recommended Daily Intake
† = RDI not established
ingredients
active ingredients (mushroom blend, biofolates), filler (organic brown rice, cellulose and vegetable magnesium stearate), capsule (BSE-free bovine gelatin)
storage
store in a cool, dry place
keep out of reach of young children
contra-indication
If you have a medical condition, are pregnant, lactating, or trying to conceive, are under the age of 18, or are taking medications, consult your health care practitioner before using this product.
allergy information
contains mushrooms
contains no familiar allergens (wheat, gluten, soy, lupin, nuts/tree nuts, celery, mustard, sesame seeds, dairy, egg, fish/shellfish or mollusks)
vegetarians/vegans
contains gelatin
