Agaricus mycelium ROYAL SUN BLAZEI
Alias: Agaricus
Botany name: Agaricus blazei Murr.
Aliases: Brazilian mushroom, pasteurized mushroom, small pine mushroom
Family: Mushroom family
Active plant part and main ingredient
How to eat matsutake mushrooms
Agaricus mushrooms can be eaten whole or ground into powder, or extracted in hot water as a tea, or taken in the form of powder supplements. The exact recommended dose has not yet been determined.
History of Agaricus
Agaricus is native to the northeastern United States and Canada, and is found in California, Hawaii, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Taiwan, the Philippines, Australia and Brazil. It grows in clusters in fertile soil. This fungus is commonly cultivated in Japan, China and Brazil.
Agaricus β-dextrans produce potent immune-stimulating properties, while β-dextran, pyroglutamic acid and lignin all have anti-cancer and anti-tumor properties. Studies have shown that agaricus supplements can help lower cholesterol and lose weight. It has also been shown to be effective in controlling blood sugar and is helpful for people with diabetes.
Special considerations
It is unclear what potential adverse effects it contains with umbelsteine.
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