The heart is called Yi [unified power] becuz when intent moves, spirit is agitated; qi is dispersed. Qi is the Mother of spirit; Spirit is the child of qi. The Mother as qi is the horse that guides/conducts the river chariot (yin spirit) in the water (yin jing). Once your mind is away from the lower Elixir Field, your Qi will be led away from it and be consumed. By gathering the Shen into the lower tan tien then the Qi follows it there. Light of eyes descend as Yang fire inner yin qi line
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
AHCC vs. Nammex: Are Shiitake Extracts the real deal? over 60 peer-reviewed studies? Alpha-Glucans mainly grain starch sources? Rice Bran!
AHCC is an acetylated alpha-glucan-rich compound made from Japanese
medicinal mushrooms fermented in rice bran that, according to the
company, supports normal immune function and may improve the number and
functions of immune system cells
A cultured extract of hybridized medicinal mushroom mycelia (roots), AHCC® is one of the world's most researched specialty immune supplements, supported by over 30 human clinical studies. AHCC has been shown to: Maintain optimal NK cell activity.
AHCC®
is produced by a patented process of Shiitake cell culture. AHCC®’s
main active components, alpha-glucans, are small molecules easily
absorbed by the organism. AHCC® is Japan’s top-selling immune support
ingredient, its properties have been described in more than 60
scientific articles, including reports of more than 30 human clinical
studies. AHCC® is produced…
AHCC® is produced by a patented process of Shiitake cell culture. ... AHCC® is Japan's top-selling immune support ingredient, its properties have been .
Nearly all of the research into AHCC has been funded by the
manufacturer, which complicates the discussion of currently available
results – independent research is needed to verify them.
AHCC (Amino-Up Chemical Company, Sapporo, Japan) is a proprietary, alpha glucan-rich nutraceutical ingredient prepared by culturing Shiitake and other Basidiomycetes mushrooms with rice bran
AHCC: Active Hexose Correlated Compound is a mushroom extract supplied
by Quality of Life Labs. It is a mixture of polysaccharides, amino
acids, lipids and minerals derived from cocultured mycelia of several
species of Basidiomycete mushrooms. AHCC has been implicated to modulate
immune functions and plays a protective role against infection. In a
2006 animal study, it was shown to increase NK cells, killer T-cells and
macrophages — all immune-enhancing lymphocytes that regulate both
innate and adaptive immune responses.20
In a 2008 double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised human clinical
trial in Japan, the 10 subjects taking 3g/day AHCC for four weeks
experienced improvements in some immunity markers — specifically
elevated circulating dendritic cells and clusters of differentiation and
allogeneic mixed-leukocyte reaction — while no change was observed in
NK cell activity and the proliferative response of T lymphocytes toward
mitogen.21
In a December 2007 study to assess AHCC's safety and tolerability, 26
human subjects were given 9g AHCC/day for 14 days in a liquid format.
The dosage well exceeds the normal dose, and it was well tolerated by 85
per cent of subjects, with transient adverse effects of nausea,
diarrhoea and bloating.22
Of note, a 2007 study in rats found AHCC to possess both
anti-inflammatory as well as prebiotic properties. Rats receiving AHCC
showed greater colonic bifidobacteria counts and lower incidence of
clostridia bacteria.23
Other published studies in the past two years indicate efficacy in
animal models in enhancing resistance to infection after surgery,
increasing innate immune response to primary influenza infection, and
even enhanced immunity while in outer space.24,25,26
In all, AHCC has been the subject of more than 80 clinical trials. It
is said that more than 700 hospitals and medical clinics in Japan
recommend AHCC as part of an immune-maintenance regimen. It received the
NutrAward in 2002 for best new product of the year at the Nutracon
conference. The recognition was based on the product's scientific merit,
efficacy, safety, innovation, market potential and ability to advance
the industry. As a patented ingredient, AHCC can be exclusively licensed
to select manufacturers.
20. Gao Y, et al. Active hexose correlated compound enhances tumor
surveillance through regulating both innate and adaptive immune
responses. Cancer Immunol Immunother 2006 Oct;55(10):1258-66. 21.
Terakawa N, et al. Immunological effect of active hexose correlated
compound (AHCC) in healthy volunteers: a double-blind,
placebo-controlled trial. Nutr Cancer 2008;60(5):643-51. 22.
Spierings EL, et al. A phase I study of the safety of the nutritional
supplement, active hexose correlated compound, AHCC, in healthy
volunteers. J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo) 2007 Dec;53(6):536-9. 23.
Daddaoua A, et al. Active hexose correlated compound acts as a
prebiotic and is anti-inflammatory in rats with hapten-induced colitis. J
Nutr 2007 May;137(5):1222-8. 24.
Aviles H, et al. Active hexose correlated compound (AHCC) enhances
resistance to infection in a mouse model of surgical wound infection.
Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2006 Dec;7(6):527-35. 25.
Ritz BW, et al. Supplementation with active hexose correlated compound
increases the innate immune response of young mice to primary influenza
infection. J Nutr 2006 Nov;136(11):2868-73. 26.
Aviles H, et al. Active hexose correlated compound enhances the immune
function of mice in the hindlimb-unloading model of spaceflight
conditions. J Appl Physiol 2004 Oct;97(4):1437-44.
2010;46:765–81. [PubMed] [Google Scholar]; Gao Y, Zhang D, Sun B. Active hexose correlated compound enhances tumor surveillance through regulating both ...
Apr 25, 2017 - Active hexose correlated compound
(AHCC; Amino Up Chemical Co, Ltd, Sapporo, Japan) is a fermented
extract prepared from mycelia of a Basidiomycete mushroom (Lentinula
edodes) that has been proposed to have numerous health benefits mediated
by both immunomodulatory and antitumor effects.
Jul 20, 2017 - Active Hexose-Correlated Compound
(AHCC) is a mushroom extract derived from several species of
Basidiomycetes mushrooms including Shiitake (Lentinus edodes) and
Shimeji (Lyophyllum shimeji) [13].
View at: Publisher Site | Google Scholar ... View at: Publisher Site | Google Scholar ... B. W. Ritz, “Supplementation with active hexose correlated compound ...
Influenza virus is one of the most significant viral infections that
causes substantial mortality and morbidity in older adults, children,
and immune-compromised hosts [40]. The effect
of AHCC® on influenza viral infection has been studied, showing the
possible beneficial effect, especially through affecting NK cells [24].
Supplementing mice orally with AHCC® (1 g/kg/day) improved survival and
lung integrity upon intranasal challenge with influenza virus (H1N1) [24].
The mice that received AHCC® had increased NK cell percentages and
activity as measured against YAC-1 target cells, along with decreased
viral titers in the lungs [24]. The former
finding could be a potential mechanism responsible for the beneficial
effect of AHCC® in this mouse model in that NK cells were suggested to
have a role in controlling influenza viral infection by secreting
cytokines and expressing cytotoxic molecules [30].
The improvement of survival with enhanced viral clearance and NK cell
lytic efficiency was also found in influenza virus-infected mice which
were supplemented with a low-dose AHCC® (0.1 g/kg/day) [22]. Of note, a transient deficiency of NK and T cells was found in patients with severe H1N1 influenza [41]. Given the increased NK cells in mice treated with AHCC® [24],
it would be intriguing to test whether AHCC® could increase NK cells in
patients with H1N1 influenza. The effect of AHCC® can be beyond H1NI
influenza. The survival benefit by AHCC® supplementation was observed in
mice infected with avian (bird) influenza virus H5N1 which could infect
humans and poultry although its mechanism is yet to be demonstrated [15].
In fact, the mortality rate of H5N1 avian influenza is much higher than
that of past influenza pandemics, reaching up to 60% [42].
The available data support the implication of NK cells in controlling
influenza virus via promoting the number and function of NK cells,
raising the possible consideration of exploring the clinical utility of
AHCC® for influenza viral infections, including avian influenza
infection, in humans.
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Active hexose correlated compound
(AHCC) is a natural mushroom extract reported to increase natural
killer (NK) cell activity, survival, and bacterial clearance ...
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On paper these products can tout high polysaccharide amounts
(alpha-glucans + beta-glucans) but in reality the majority of those
polysaccharides come from alpha-glucans in the form of starches and
fillers. Those alpha-glucans provide no medicinal benefit.
This concept is extremely important to understand when it comes to medicinal mushroom products. It is quite concerning because many products on the market tout polysaccharide numbers yet fail to mention any beta-glucan numbers.
For example, products#2, 3, 8 and 12 in the table above are actually
mycelium products that are grown on grain. They all can tout >60%
polysaccharides but the polysaccharides are mainly coming from
alpha-glucans in the form of grain starch and the products contain very
little beta-glucans.
Beware that products grown in North America are almost always mycelium grown on grain.
All our mushroom extracts are from the leading supplier of organic mushroom extracts: Nammex.
They have over 40 years of mushroom growing experience and were one of
the first companies to bring organic medicinal mushroom extracts to
North America. Their ingredients go through rigorous quality control and
are tested twice for heavy metals, agricultural chemicals and microbial
contamination to ensure they meet all standards for dietary supplements
of this nature. All of their extract are made from certified organic
mushrooms (fruiting bodies), organically grown or wildcrafted from deep
within mountain regions of China.
The scientist Goro Chihara fractionated Shiitake polysaccharides and
named the most active fraction lentinan, a pure beta-1-3-glucan. This
compound was developed into a drug that has been utilized as a
complement to traditional medical practices in Japanese oncology.
US lab-grown Shiitake is mycelium grown on grain. Analysis has shown
that US Shiitake mycelium on grain has low levels of beta-glucan and
very high levels of starch.
Wasser S., Shiitake. Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements. 2005, Marcel Dekker.
Chihara, G., Medical Aspects of Lentinan Isolated from Lentinus
edodes. Mushroom Biology and Mushroom Products, Proceedings of 1st
International Conference, Hong Kong. 1993 Ed. S.T. Chang, J.S. Buswell,
S. Chiu.
Jong S.C. et al., Medicinal and Therapeutic value of the Shiitake Mushroom. Adv. Appl. Microbiol. 1993; 39:153-84.
https://hostdefense.com/blogs/host-defense-blog/understanding-beta-glucans?fbclid=IwAR1UcVA3KwseAVPvb6nbwTp4FiOLNuOvC2ejZDlkPNn7J1KFtG5kCyTRloA
Beta-glucans differ in their solubilities depending on their size,
functionality, and interaction with other molecules. In agreement with
other organic chemists specializing in beta-glucan analysis, we have
concluded that the currently employed methods are unreliable! Deciding
to place a percentage on our labels gives us sufficient pause, as we
know each methodology and each laboratory would yield a different
result. There is no standard, accepted, validated methodology in the
industry. This fact makes us reluctant to make any such claims on our
product labels, and makes any purported beta glucan levels listed for
any mushroom product dubious.
Analytical
laboratories have admitted that some mushroom companies use chitinase
to convert otherwise water-insoluble sugars (chitin) into beta-glucans
so their analyses falsely meet their desired marketing goal; a technique
that simply embellishes the beta-glucan content in order to mislead the
customer. Another trick some companies employ is to use beta-glucans
isolated from yeast, such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae and list them as
‘mushroom beta-glucans’ on their product label—more than a bit of a
stretch of logic, truth and reason. Yeasts are the simplest forms of
fungi: many yeasts do not form mycelium and lack the cellular complexity
of higher fungi, The other, non-beta-glucan constituents embedded into
the cellular architecture of mushroom mycelium distinguishes the
immunological activity of mushrooms from yeasts..
Many medicinal mushroom products are actually not made from mushrooms. What they are made from is the mushroom root system, mycelium, grown on grain and this grain cannot be separate from the mycelium so it ends up in the final product.
This grain contributes a high amount of starch to the final product.
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