Maitake and Immunity

Obviously, those with a strong immune system are lucky...because others like me, we have to work at it.

A strong immune system helps:

1. helps protect against more serious chronic illnesses
2. helps you fly by cold and flu season
3. identifies and neutralizes harmful stuff like bacteria, viruses and environmental contaminants

I've recently started researching Maitake D-Fraction, which is the mushroom's bioactive extract which activates the innate immune system, strengthens body's bacterias. 

In a 2011 study, it was discovered that it also activates a specfic gene that promotes programmed cell death in breast cancer cells. More studies indicate that it promotes the destruction of cancerous renal cells and bladder cells. 

Ancient lore claims that when the Japanese found the mushrooms in the mountains, they began dancing for joy. So, maitake means "dancing mushroom". 

So, 200 mg twice a day, people. If you take with a dose of Vitamin C, it may enhance the maitake's absorpton!

love love love,

the globetrotting gamine