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  Shiitake Mushroom History In the 12th century, shiitake mushroom cultivation began in the mountains of central China. Using fallen trees and then wood logs, early cultivators were able to plant spores and help nature produce a larger crop. A fragrant and delicious edible mushroom, shiitake is now the second most popular cultivated mushroom in the world. Shiitake Mushroom Uses In the 1970’s, the Japanese mushroom industry supported extensive research into the nutritional and medicinal properties of shiitake. The scientist Goro Chihara fractionated shiitake polysaccharides and named the most active fraction lentinan, a pure beta-1-3-glucan. This compound was developed into a drug that has been utilized as a complement to traditional medical practices for cancer therapy. Research has also discovered a compound in shiitake, eritadinine, that has lowered cholesterol in some studies. Proudly Made in China In 1996, CEO and Founder of Nammex, Jeff Chilton organized organic mushroom produ...

  Reishi Mushroom History Reishi mushroom has been revered in China for thousands of years. It is depicted in many Chinese works of art and is utilized in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Today it is widely cultivated using a method of wood log cultivation in shade houses. Reishi Mushroom Uses Scientific research into the compounds responsible for Reishi mushroom activity began in the 1970’s in China and Japan. Scientists discovered highly active beta-(1>3)-glucans with the ability to potentiate innate immunity by activating immune cells. Also discovered were secondary metabolites called triterpenoids which were present in significant amounts and sets Reishi apart from all the other medicinal mushrooms. Proudly Made in China In 1996, CEO and Founder of Nammex, Jeff Chilton organized organic mushroom production in China. That initiative paid off and today all Nammex mushrooms are grown or wildcrafted deep in the mountains of China by our Certified Organic production partners.  ...

  Maitake Mushroom History Maitake is a choice edible that only recently has been utilized for its medicinal properties. Today it is extensively cultivated on sawdust substrates. Maitake Mushroom Uses During the 1990’s Japanese scientists led by Dr. Hiroki Nanba carried out extensive research demonstrating the activity of Maitake beta-glucans as immune system potentiators. Their research identified and commercialized a concentrated beta-glucan called D-fraction or MT-1. This fraction has a ratio of beta-glucan to protein of 7:3. Proudly Made in China In 1996, CEO and Founder of Nammex, Jeff Chilton organized organic mushroom production in China. That initiative paid off and today all Nammex mushrooms are grown or wildcrafted deep in the mountains of China by our Certified Organic production partners.  Learn more about our growers in China . Not All Medicinal Mushrooms Products are Created Equal US lab-grown Maitake is mycelium grown on grain. Analysis has shown that US Ma...

  At Adapt. we use the best products we can find: This powdered Cordyceps militaris mushroom preparation is a 1:1 extract. The Cordyceps mushroom that we use is the actual fruiting body, processed by hot water extraction into a fine powder suitable for encapsulation or beverages. It is lab tested to ensure it contains active compounds: Serving Size: 1/2 teaspoon or 1 gram                                  Amount Per Serving         Cordyceps Mushroom Extract*± ( Cordyceps militaris ):        1000mg   Beta-D-glucans                                       ...