Immunity Enhancing AHCC 10%-50% Active Hexose Correlated Compound

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.