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The Most Potent Healing Mushroom on This Planet
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6. Cancer and Other Pathogens
Studies show that this fungus can help the body fight off pathogenic bacteria, viruses, and other destructive types of fungi. Cordyceps is commonly recommended to treat fungal infections in many Asian countries. Evidence strongly suggests that the main active ingredient in Cordyceps, codycepin, is an immunoregulatory compound that can stop the DNA synthesis in cancer cells, which will inhibit the growth of tumors and encourage the death of cancerous cells. Research is currently ongoing at dozens of institutions in both Japan and China to determine Cordyceps exact ability to treat various types of cancer. One study published in 2008 in the Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, found that this mushroom can increase the immune response against breast cancer and another study published in 2007 in the Journal of Chinese Medicinal Materials showed that in tests done with human cells, showed that Cordyceps stopped the spread of colon cancer.
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7. Anti-Aging
Phytotherapy Research published a study in 2009 in which researchers found that giving Cordyceps to aging mice improved the antioxidant activity and the brain function of the subjects.
8. Strep Infections
According to a 2005 study published in the Journal of Medical Microbiology, in studies done with mice, researchers found that Cordyceps can help to protect the body from group A streptococcal infections, such as the kind commonly found in strep throat.
Cordyceps have so much to offer us, and so much that has yet to be discovered! Although there has been very little actual research into the effects of taking Cordyceps for long periods of time, it is known that it reduces blood sugar levels, so if you are diabetic, or pre-diabetic and are taking prescription medications, always consult with your doctor before consuming any herbal product. Also, if you are pregnant, nursing, or if you are under a doctor’s care for any type of medical condition, please consult your physician before consuming Cordyceps.
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gloriabundance
May 11, 2015 at 10:02 pm
I thought you would have some for sale. Not even interested in the infi if i cant get it. Seriously want some.