Cordyceps and Liver Failure

Cordyceps and Liver Failure AUTHOR BRIDGET GREENWOOD Cordyceps and liver An animal study has shown that the versatile medicinal mushroom Cordyceps Sinensis is not only a powerful antioxidant, but can also reduce liver injury in cases of liver failure. The medicinal mushroom Cordyceps sinensis has been used to treat a wide range of diseases over the centuries. Cordyceps was even used as a performance-enhancing supplement in the Beijing National Games in 1993 – though the performance-enhancing abilities of this medicinal mushroom have never been widely substantiated. We have reported, however, about a study according to which Cordyceps is able to boost exercise endurance even among people who do not exercise! Many modern medicines were derived from plants and other natural sources. Aspirin, for example, is derived from willow bark. Mushrooms are no exception. Cordyceps contains bioactive compounds known as cordycepin, from which the drug ciclosporin was developed. This drug is widely used in organ transplants, to prevent organ rejection. The bioactive compounds found in Cordyceps are being tested for other effects, too. Cheng YJ, Cheng SM, et al, from China Medical University, Taiwan, published their results of testing Cordyceps extracts on liver failure. Chronic liver failure is a life threatening condition. New medicines to prevent increased liver damage in liver failure patients are continually being developed. The researchers hope that Cordyceps could be the basis for potential new treatments. Cordyceps animal trial shows medicinal mushroom protects liver The researchers gave Cordyceps sinensis to mice with induced liver failure. Results were promising. The mice liver injury was alleviated, and hepatic failure was reduced. This was because Cordyceps contains antioxidants, which reduce the damage caused by oxidative stress. Oxidative stress creates free radical molecules, which can mutate healthy DNA, and can damage healthy cells. Cordyceps’ antioxidant property was demonstrated by protecting the liver from cell damage. The researchers concluded that Cordyceps sinensis could be used as a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory to reduce liver injury. Please go to this site and place your order NOW! www.ganolifevo.com/wwammcafe