Immunity Enhancing AHCC 10%-50% Active Hexose Correlated Compound
Product Description
| Part Used | Mushroom |
| Extract Method | Grain Alcohol/Water |
| Detection Mothed | UV |
| Specification | AHCC 10%-50% |
| Appearance | Brown Yellow Powder |
| Particle size | 100% pass 80 mesh |
Description
A fermented extract of medicinal mushroom mycelia (roots), AHCC is
one of the world's most researched specialty immune supplements,
supported by over 20 human clinical studies.
Studies on AHCC have been conducted at some of the finest research
institutions worldwide, including highly regarded Ivy League
universities.
AHCC has been shown to:
- Maintain optimal NK cell activity
- Enhance cytokine production
- Promote optimal T-cell activity
- Promote optimal macrophage activity
- Increase the activity and number of dendritic cells
Unlike most other medicinal mushroom extracts, AHCC has a very low
molecular weight of just 5,000 daltons and is rich in alpha-glucans
increasing absorption and efficacy. Because of its superior
supporting research, AHCC is used by an estimated 1000 clinics
worldwide.
Uses for AHCC
AHCC is said to stimulate the immune system and increase your
defense against viral infections, including the flu and the common
cold. Many proponents also suggest that AHCC can help protect
against cancer and reduce the side effects of chemotherapy. In
addition, AHCC is said to help prevent heart disease and treat
hepatitis.
Benefits of AHCC
So far, few clinical trials have tested the health effects of AHCC.
Still, some preliminary research shows that AHCC may offer certain
health benefits. Here's a look at several key findings from the
available research:
1) AHCC and the Immune System
AHCC may help boost immunity, according to a small 2008 clinical
trial in Nutrition and Cancer. For the study, 21 healthy volunteers
took either an AHCC supplement or a placebo every day for four
weeks. At the study's end, members of the AHCC group showed a
significantly greater increase in the number of dendritic cells (a
type of cell involved in the immune response).
2) AHCC and Chemotherapy Side Effects
Animal-based research shows that AHCC may help reduce certain side
effects of chemotherapy. For instance, in a 2009 report from the
Journal of Experimental Therapeutics and Oncology, scientists
discovered that treating mice with AHCC helped shield them from
chemotherapy-induced liver damage and bone marrow suppression.
However, it's too soon to tell whether AHCC may also help alleviate
chemotherapy side effects in humans.
3) AHCC and Cancer
AHCC may help inhibit cancer development, according to a 2006
animal-based study in Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy. In an
experiment involving mice inoculated with cancer cells, AHCC
treatment significantly enhanced immune response and delayed tumor
development.
4) AHCC and Inflammatory Bowel Disease
AHCC shows promise in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.
In a 2007 study on rats (Journal of Nutrition), researchers found
that AHCC helped reduce inflammation and enhanced several markers
of colon health in rats with colitis.
5) AHCC and the Flu
In tests on mice, scientists have demonstrated that AHCC may help
rev up immune response to flu infection. For example, in a 2006
study from the Journal of Nutrition, AHCC appeared to reduce the
severity of flu infection and boost activity in natural killer
cells (a major player in immune response) in influenza-infected
mice.
