DECLARING WAR-Power Mushroom Immunity Complex

Shiitake mushrooms are members of a special group of medical fungi or mushrooms that have been used in
Japan and South East Asia from over 1000 years.

They contain a number of beneficial compounds (such as lentinan
- a beta-glucan), which protect cells from oxidative damage.

Eritadenine substances help reduce cholesterol levels and support cardiovascular health. Researchers at Shizuoka University in
Japan found that eritadenine supplementation significantly decreased plasma cholesterol concentration.

Shiitakes are also unique because they contain all eight essential amino acids, along with linoleic acid
(an essential fatty acid). Linoleic acid helps with weight loss and building muscle. It also has bone-building benefits, improves digestion, and reduces food
allergies and sensitivities.

Shiitakes also-

• -Help to fight infection (by producing interferon, a group of natural proteins that stops viruses from multiplying)
• -Help to fight obesity 
• -Support immune function (by way of providing important vitamins, minerals and enzymes)
• -Have antimicrobial properties
• -Boost energy and brain function (Shiitake mushrooms are a great source of B vitamins, which help support adrenal function and turn nutrients grom food into useable energy.
• -They also help balance hormones naturally and break through “brain fog” to maintain focus — even improving cognitive performance
• -Provide vitamin D
• -Promote skin health (Shiitakes are an excellent source of the antioxidant selenium.)

Chaga mushroom is a type of fungus that grows mainly on the bark of birch trees in cold climates, such as Northern Europe, Siberia, Russia, Korea, Northern Canada and Alaska.

Chaga produces a woody growth, or conk, which looks similar to a clump of burnt charcoal. However, the inside reveals a soft core with an orange colour. For centuries, it has been used as a traditional remedy, mainly to boost immunity and overall health.

They are high in fibre and rich in antioxidants.

Chaga mushrooms also:

• -Help to fight inflammation 
• -Help to lower blood sugar levels 
• -Help to lower cholesterol 

Maitake mushroom: “Maitake” means dancing mushroom in Japanese. The mushroom is said to have gotten its name after people danced with happiness upon finding it in the wild, because of its incredible healing properties.

It grows wild in parts of Japan, China, and North America, at the bottom of Oak, Elm, and Maple trees.

Maitake is a type of adaptogen. Adaptogens assist the body in fighting against any type of mental or physical difficulty, and help the adrenals adapt up or down moment by moment depending on what is needed.

They also work to regulate systems of the body that have become unbalanced. Although maitake mushrooms have been used in Japan and China for thousands of years, it has only gained popularity in the United Kingdom and United States over the last twenty years, as it has received more wide-spread recognition for its benefits for health, vitality, and longevity.

Maiitakes also:

• -Help to boost immunity (they are rich in: antioxidants, beta-glucans, vitamins B and C, copper, potassium, fibre, minerals and amino acids.)
• -Help to lower cholesterol
• -Help to normalise blood sugar levels

The Reishi mushroom is a fungus that grows in various hot and humid locations in Asia. Within the mushroom, there are several healing constituents, including triterpenoids, polysaccharides and peptidoglycans, that arresponsible for its beneficial health effects.

Reishi mushrooms-

• -Help to boost immunity

• Fight anxiety and depression

• -Promote heart health

• -Help to lower blood sugar levels 

Lion’s Mane mushrooms are large, white, shaggy mushrooms that resemble a lion’s mane as they grow. They have both culinary and medical uses in Asian countries like China, India, Japan and Korea.
These mushrooms contain bioactive substances that can have beneficial effects on the body, particularly the brain,
heart and gut.

Lion’s Mane mushrooms can also-

-Help to relieve mild symptoms of depression and anxiety

-Support recovery from nervous system injuries

-Help to protect the digestive tract

-Support heart health

-Help to lower blood sugar levels

-Help to lower inflammation and protect against oxidative stress

-Help boost immunity

Acerola cherries are widely considered to be “superfruits”, due to their excellent nutritional value and exceptionally high vitamin C content. They provide a naturally bio-available and powerful source of vitamin C, which is fully utilised by the body - unlike synthetic ascorbic acid, which is sold as vitamin C.

By way of a comparison of vitamin C content with other fruits, 1 small acerola cherry contains around 80mg of vitamin C - this is 30 times the amount found in oranges (of the same weight).

These cherries possess an amazing array of nutrients, including potent antioxidants. In fact, researchers have identified nearly 150 nutritive constituents, which include bioflavonoids, proteins, mineral salts, iron, calcium and phosphorus.

The Vitamin C of Acerola Cherries contributes to

• -Maintaining the normal function of the immune system
• -Normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels, bones, cartilage, gums, skin and teeth
• -Normal energy-yielding metabolism
• -Normal functioning of the nervous system
• -Normal psychological function
• -Protection of cells from oxidative stress
• -The reduction of tiredness and fatigue
• -The regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E
• -The increase in  iron absorption

Astragalus is another favorite adaptogen of mine, which has unique effectsto help the body adapt by producing and lessening certain hormones and chemical responses depending on what is needed, thereby helping to reducing the negative effects of stress and promoting energy and vitality.

It helps to restore health at every level-mentally, emotionally, and physically.  

A number of studies have shown that certain compounds in Astragalus root have measurable telomerase-stimulating and enhancing effects, which have been linked to increased longevity, anti-aging and DNA repair.

Astragalus has also become notable over the years for its powerful immune-boosting properties - studies have shown that regular use of Astragalus root leads to

• -An increase in disease-fighting immune antibodies
• -Stimulation of T-cells (which are powerful immune-regulating white blood cells)
• -An increase in levels of the antiviral compound interferon

Black pepper is the fruit of the black pepper plant from the Piperaceae family. Piperine is the alkaloid within black pepper that is responsible for its pungency. It increases thermogenic activity in the body - the way of developing cellular energy - and this results in an increase in the metabolic rate.

Black pepper is also a very good anti-inflammatory agent. Black pepper has been included in this formula, specifically because it increases the absorption and utilisation of the other beneficial ingredients.

Black pepper also-

• -Is high in Antioxidants
• -Has anti-inflammatory properties
• -Is great for brain function
• -Helps improve blood sugar control
• -Helps lower cholesterol levels
• -Has cancer-fighting properties,
• Has a thermogenic (calorie burning) effect on the body and more...

Each capsules provides:                                                                                             %NRV*
Organic vitamin C (from organic Acerola fruit (Malphigia glabra)) - 12mg                                            15%

*NRV = Nutrient Reference Value

Also provides:
Organic Shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) - 130mg
Organic Chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) - 80mg
Organic Maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa) - 80mg
Organic Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) - 65mg
Organic Astragalus root (Astragalus membranaceus) - 20mg
Organic Lion's Mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) - 20mg
Organic black pepper (Piper nigrum) - 5mg

Ingredients: Organic Shiitake Mushroom (Lentinula edodes), Capsule: Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose (HPMC) (Vegetarian), Organic Chaga Mushroom (Inonotus obliquus), Organic Maitake Mushroom (Grifola frondosa), Organic Acerola Fruit (Malphigia glabra) rich in Vitamin C, Organic Reishi Mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum), Organic Astragalus Root (Astragalus membranaceus), Organic Lion's Mane Mushroom (Hericium erinaceus), Organic Black Pepper (Piper nigrum).

Contains no added: artificial colours, flavourings, preservatives, dairy products, gluten, lactose, soya, sugar, wheat or yeast.

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.