Maitake Medicinal Mushrooms To Aid Cancer Patients?

Maitake Medicinal Mushrooms To Aid Cancer Patients? AUTHOR BRIDGET GREENWOOD maitake A study of the medicinal mushroom Maitake—also known as Grifola frondosa—has found promising news for cancer patients. Maitake is a popular edible and medicinal mushroom. The mushroom’s culinary importance has spread from Japan to North America, where this “dancing mushroom” can be found in many good supplement and even grocery stores. But Maitake is not only a delicious ingredient to many dishes—it also has many bioactive compounds which are currently being tested for their anti-cancer properties. Researchers (Kodama N, Komuta K, et al) at the Department of Microbial Chemistry, Kobe Pharmaceutical University, Kobe, Japan, developed a study to examine the effects of the Maitake’s MD-fraction on cancer patients. The D-fraction is a polysaccharide extracted from the Maitake. It consists of beta-glucan polysaccharide compounds and protein with a uniquely complex structure. The Maitake D-fraction has a high molecular weight, which enable it to produce cytokines. Cytokines are an important part of the immune system, and are often referred to as immunomodulating agents. Could Maitake help improve the human immune system? Maitake cancer study: Maitake improves chemotherapy dancing statue 150x150 Maitake Medicinal Mushrooms To Aid Cancer Patients? Maitake and cancer therapy The study focused on cancer patients with stages two to four cancer. Staging is the process of finding out how far the cancer has spread. It depends on the tumor size, whether the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes, and if the cancer has spread to other organs. 36 patients took part in the trial. These patients had discontinued chemotherapy due to side effects. They were given the MD-fraction and whole Maitake powder. Results were promising. Significant symptom improvement or even cancer regression was observed in 58% of the liver cancer patients, 68% of the breast cancer patients, and 62% of the lung cancer patients. Maitake was less effective for treating leukemia, stomach cancer, and brain cancer. Results are even more impressive if the medicinal mushroom is taken with chemotherapy. When taken alongside chemotherapy, the Maitake also improved immune-competent cell activities. Please go to this site to order Ganolife Gourmet Coffee enriched with Ganoderma, www.ganolifevo.com/wwammcafe.