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- Mushroom Science - Maitake Gold 404 1000 mg. - 1 oz. Mushroom Science Maitake Gold 404 1000 mg. provides immune support. MaitakeGold 404 is a potent Maitake mushroom extract developed by Dr. Hiroaki Nanba, PhD., the inventor of Maitake nutraceuticals. MaitakeGold represents such a significant improvement in Maitake formulations that it was granted a U.S. Patent (U.S. Patent # 5,854,404), and is the only Maitake supplement that carries Dr. Nanba's personal endorsement. Maitake is the only medicinal mushroom that can be hot water extracted and sold in a liquid form and still provide an effective dose for immune support. MaitakeGold 404 is a hot water extract preserved in glycerin, offering an alcohol free supplement for immune support. The other liquid mushroom supplements on the market are preserved in alcohol and are called tinctures, also known as "cold water extracts". These products contain very low levels of active compounds, including the key immuno-modulating compounds, the polysaccharides, that define a mushroom as medicinal. This is because tinctures are processed at room temperature, far below the temperatures required for hot water extraction. Tincturing works for plants but not mushrooms or mushroom mycelium. Medicinal mushrooms are prepared as hot water extracts in 100% of the herbal and scientific references for a reason, it is the only preparation method capable of releasing the active compounds from the indigestible cell walls of mushrooms and mushroom mycelium and into a bioavailable form. Maitake Gold 404 Benefits Clinical research on Maitake fractions has focused primarily on immuno-modulating properties. Although no controlled human clinical studies have yet to be completed, studies involving the use of MaitakeGold 404 for immune support are in progress at Sloan-Kettering. The results of the in vitro research and uncontrolled human clinical research suggest significant immuno-modulating properties including activation of Natural Killer cells. Maitake Gold 404 contains one of the most powerful beta glucans for aiding and improving the immune system. While other forms of beta glucans exist, such as oat, barley, and baker’s yeast, the Maitake fractions have a unique branching pattern that gives them superior immunological activity and makes them more easily absorbed by the body. This unique branching pattern is also the reason that hot water extracts of Maitake mushroom can be concentrated to the point where they can be sold in liquid form. Hot Water Extracted Dr. Mark Stengler N.D., in his recent book "The Health Benefits of Medicinal Mushrooms," made the observation that all of the independent scientific studies on medicinal mushrooms are based on the use of hot water extracts. All of the references from Traditional Chinese Medicine also recommend hot water extraction when preparing medicinal mushrooms. Mushroom Science has absolute consensus on this issue from two distinctly different healing traditions. Why do they recommend hot water extraction? The answer is simple and is based on two factors: bioavailability and concentration. Bioavailability The immune supporting polysaccharides common to all medicinal mushrooms and mushroom mycelium are found inside of the cell walls. However, the cell walls of the mushrooms and mushroom mycelium are made from an indigestible fiber called "chitin," the same material a lobster shell is made of. Hot water extraction is the only clinically validated method for breaking these polysaccharides out of the indigestible cell walls. Even soft mushrooms like Shiitake are prepared as a hot water extract or a tea when used medicinally. Concentration The immune supporting polysaccharides found in the cell walls of mushrooms and mushroom mycelium comprise only 0.5-2% of the total mass by dry weight (depending on the mushroom), not enough to have effect even if they were bioavailable. Most hot water mushroom/mycelium extracts are at least a 20:1 concentration. Hot water extraction dis
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- Size/Form 1 oz.
Suggested Use: Shake well before using. As a dietary supplement take 4 drops twice a day. Note: For maximum support as advised by your health care practitioner, dosage can be increased to 3 to 4 times daily. INGREDIENTS Mushroom Science - Maitake Gold 404 1000 mg. - 1 oz. Supplement Facts Serving Size: 4 Drops Servings Per Container: 210 Amount Per Serving %DV Vitamin C 4mg 7% Patented Extract Derived from Maitake Mushroom (Grifola Frondosa) 4.76mg † * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. † Daily Value not established. Other Ingredients: Vegetarian Glycerine, Distilled Water WARNINGS Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if allergic to mushrooms, pregnant or nursing. Safety sealed for your protection. Do not purchase if seal is broken or missing.
