Only the best of mushrooms! Our USA medical ORGANIC LION'S MANE capsule contains an organic porcini mushroom extract, standardized to more than 30% polysaccharides! For extra absorption, we added valuable acerola extract!
When creating our product, we put a lot of emphasis on using only the valuable extract of the mushroom instead of the mushroom powder, thus we can provide a pure and high-quality dietary supplement for those who are looking for the real essence of the mushroom, which contains concentrated polysaccharide active ingredients!
Why is our USA medical ORGANIC LION'S MANE urchin extract capsule completely different compared to other mushroom products? Because:
- contains only the best of mushrooms! "8:1" ratio extract with concentrated active ingredient content!
- compared to the powder, the extract has about 10 times the polysaccharide concentration
- this is not a powder, but a concentrated extract with more than 30% polysaccharide content!
- it is made using only organic mushrooms from organic cultivation
- extra fine grinding to release the active ingredients and thus for excellent absorption
- it is made with the gentlest production method: the extract is obtained from the mushroom powder exclusively by extraction with hot water, without the use of alcohol
- with the added acerola, we made it even more effective, as its extract helps the polysaccharides to be more strongly absorbed, and in addition, there is no need to use a separate acerola preparation alongside the mushroom capsule!
- does not contain grain or prohibited mycelium at all, the extract is made exclusively from the powdered mushroom fruiting body
Unfortunately, many mushroom powder products contain mycelium ("root" structure) instead of the mushroom fruiting body. Moreover, these products mainly contain the grain on which the mycelium grows. It is an unnecessary filler with a low active ingredient content.
How is USA medical organic mushroom extract made? Careful harvesting, gentle processing!
In order to preserve the important polysaccharides, the mushrooms are dried in different ways depending on the type and condition immediately after the careful harvest: partly by sun drying, in the case of more sensitive mushrooms, in a traditional drying system. In the plants, the wood used for breeding is used as fuel, and the ash is used as fertilizer in the fields. The almost complete processing and recycling of materials was also an important objective from the point of view of sustainability.
At the end of the drying phase, the fruiting bodies of the medicinal mushrooms are ground. Grinding processes also differ depending on the type of mushroom. Some types of mushrooms, due to their nature, require pretreatment with coarse grinding or several grinding steps in order to achieve the desired fineness.
The extraction process
The extremely fine powder is obtained with the particularly effective "shellbroken" process, during which the cell walls of the mushrooms are broken. After processing, the particle size of our powder is less than 0.125 mm, which is why it is of exceptionally high quality and biologically usable.
Thanks to this fine grinding, the ingredients can be absorbed particularly well in the body. Coarse powder and ground meal are hardly suitable for dietary supplement intake, since it is difficult for our body to utilize the ingredients in this form. For example, teas can be made from crushed medicinal mushrooms. The extraction, which is done using hot water, ensures that the important components are bioavailable from the mushroom extract. During the subsequent filtration and centrifugation, fibers and other water-insoluble substances are lost. From 100 kg of dried mushrooms used, only 6-20 kg of extract remains after extraction, depending on the type of mushroom.
The mushroom powders that form the basis of the extracts also contain polysaccharides. However, both the quantity and biological utilization of these important substances are lower compared to extracts. The general composition and variety of nutrients make the mushroom powders used for teas so interesting.
In the case of extracts, the focus is on the high polysaccharide content. During the complicated and lengthy extraction process, the polysaccharides are released from the cell wall of the mushrooms, making them bioavailable. Polysaccharides include, for example, beta-D-glucans, which, like other polysaccharides, are the focus of many international studies.
Get to know the "lion's mane" mushroom better!
The Lion's Mane, or porcupine mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) as it is known in Hungary, is a large, white mushroom that resembles a lion's mane, or even a hedgehog (hence the name). It usually looks like a white pom-pom. According to many, the taste of porcini mushrooms is similar to seafood and they are eaten raw, dried or cooked. Culinary as well as medicinal uses. The demand for these mushrooms is growing rapidly, as they have many applications in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.
Lion's Mane are widely used as a food source and medicinal plant in many Asian countries, e.g. In Korea, Japan, India and China. In the last 10 years, this medicinal mushroom has attracted considerable attention due to its potential therapeutic capabilities in neurodegenerative diseases.
In the East, the respect for mushrooms goes back many centuries, mushrooms called "spirit plants" were believed to provide longevity and spiritual influence. According to research published in the Journal of Restorative Medicine, porcini mushrooms have traditionally been used in Chinese and Japanese medical systems to nourish the gut, strengthen the spleen and as an anti-cancer agent. According to traditional medicine, it is nutritious for our five internal organs – the lungs, heart, spleen, kidney and liver – and promotes good digestion, strength and general vitality.
Nowadays, porcini mushrooms can be found in grocery stores, restaurants, specialty organic stores, and even as an ingredient in the most popular types of coffee. The porcini mushroom can be added to morning coffee in powdered form or as an extract in capsules.
Research shows that porcini mushrooms contain many components that have a beneficial effect on health.
For example, it is rich in a certain type of carbohydrate, oligosaccharides, which have many critical biological functions, including antioxidant effects. They also exhibit immunostimulatory functions, all of which reduce the inflammatory cascade of such conditions. Research conducted to understand the antioxidant properties of different types of mushrooms found that porcini mushrooms show the fourth strongest antioxidant activity.
As age progresses, the brain's ability to create connections decreases, and its ability to form new brain cells, so-called neurons, also decreases, and this leads to the deterioration of the mental functioning of elderly people and dementia. Studies have shown that sea urchins are a good source of hericenones and erinacins, two chemicals that speed up the growth of brain cells.
Sea urchins are also a very good source of neurotrophic compounds, a family of biomolecules (most of which are protein-based) that promote the growth, survival, and many physiological functions of new and mature neurons. These neurotrophic compounds have a positive effect on human nerve cells, which can help fight many neurodegenerative conditions, such as: Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Prion disease.
The effect of porcini mushrooms was also investigated in cases of depression and anxiety, where one half of the group received a placebo and the other half received porcini mushrooms extract. However, more research is needed to determine the effects of porcini mushrooms on anxiety and depression. Since not many studies have been done to determine the benefits of porcini mushrooms, there is not much information available on recommended dosages.
Nutritional content of lion's mane mushroom
Above all, polysaccharides such as beta-glucans and various minerals such as potassium, sodium and manganese make oyster mushrooms popular as a supplement to a balanced diet.
Porcupines are also very nutritious and rich in vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin and niacin). It is also a good source of essential minerals such as manganese, zinc and potassium.
What are polysaccharides?
Polysaccharides are one of the most powerful and well-known active ingredients of mushrooms, they are long-chain carbohydrates that consist of various mono-saccharides. Most of the polysaccharides are embedded in the chitin matrix from the cell wall of fungi. Soaking the extra finely ground mushroom powder in hot water increases the bioavailability of the hot water-soluble, immunomodulating polysaccharides.
In fact, mushroom polysaccharides are such powerful bioactive substances that it has led health experts to focus on mushrooms as a food with medicinal benefits.
The scientific background of polysaccharides:
Polysaccharides are the most widely available natural biopolymers with diverse physical and chemical properties that make them promising candidates in many biomedical fields. Thorough investigation and elucidation of the bioactivity of polysaccharides is crucial to gain greater insight into the exact mechanisms of their potential effects and to fully explore their future applications. During the past decades, polysaccharides have attracted a lot of attention and can be considered one of the most effective alternatives to traditional therapy.
Several studies have already examined the effect polysaccharides can have on the following areas: (Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7838237/ )
- Digestive system/intestinal flora
- Metabolism and heart health
- Immune system
- Energy and mood
- Nervous system
- Inflammatory processes, tumor
Possible side effects of "lion's mane" urchin
As with all dietary supplements, it is important to ask your doctor for personalized advice before using mushroom extracts, for example if you are taking medications or if you are about to undergo an upcoming surgery or procedure. If you have a history of allergies, asthma, or any other medical condition, ask your doctor if porcini mushrooms are safe to consume in any form—in food or as a dietary supplement.
