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K-Cup Inventor: I Feel Bad I Had the Idea They're expensive, create waste, and "it's not like drip coffee's tough to make." Erik ShermanMar 4th 2015 11:00AM Investors usually take pride in their creations. But there are exceptions. Alfred Nobel so regretted the military uses of his invention, dynamite, that he founded the peace prize, as the foundation named for him relates. Robert Propst, inventor of the office cubicle, reportedly "lamented his unwitting contribution to what he called monolithic insanity," according to Business Insider. Then there's John Sylvan. If the man isn't familiar, his brainchild -- the K-Cup system -- will be. The single-cup brew system is wildly popular, accounting for more than a quarter of ground coffee category sales in 2013, as Quartz reported. By 2018, some analyst estimates say that consumers will spend as much on coffee pods as on ground coffee, reported the Seattle Times. That's not even counting the hot cocoa, tea, and other drinks that can be generated by the system and the many companies that make drink pods. And Sylvan is sorry. "I don't have one," he told the Atlantic. "They're kind of expensive to use. Plus it's not like drip coffee is tough to make." But it's not cost and unnecessary convenience that fuels Sylvan's regret. Nor is it having sold his share of the company for $50,000 in 1997. Keurig Green Mountain has a market value of nearly $21 billion. No, what leaves him with second and third thoughts is that the K-Cup has become an environmental disaster according to many. In 2013, Keurig Green Mountain produced 8.3 billion K-Cups, or enough to wrap the equator an estimated 10.5 times, according to Mother Jones. By 2014, the number of cups hit 9.8 billion, according to NPR. Those cups aren't recyclable, which means they go right into landfills and the materials used to make them are lost for reuse. There are two problems on the recycling front. One is that the cup, filter, grounds, and foil top of so completely put together that separating the parts for recycling is impractical, according to the Atlantic report. As NPR pointed out, even if you could separate the parts, the cup itself is made of No. 7 composite plastic, and few recycling facilities can handle it. The K-Cup has become legendary. There's even a YouTube video that critiques the environmental implications by way of a short mock horror movie, where an alien monster is constructed of them. That's why Sylvan told the Atlantic, "I feel bad sometimes that I ever did it." The company claims that it is working on a more environmentally-sensitive version and that 100 percent of the cups will be recyclable by 2020. But Sylvan doesn't seem convinced. "I told them how to improve it, but they don't want to listen," he told the Atlantic. Please go to www.ganolifevo.com/wwammcafe for more information and how to order Ganolife Gourmet Coffee today.

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GanoLife - Vie365 Enriched Shampoo is a mild hydrating shampoo for normal to dry and damaged hair. Utilizing natural botanical extracts, Vie365 gently cleanses and replenishes moisture to the hair and scalp. This salon grade, body building shampoo is enriched with Ganoderma and pro-vitamin B-5, and works best when used with Vie365 Enriched Conditioner.

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We had one goal in mind when we crafted this heavenly, premium hot cocoa; to bring the power of Ganoderma 365 to the whole family. Chocolatte 365 is a tasty way for young and old alike to benefit from the countless wonders of Ganoderma. Health and flavor is in one delicious cup -- what could be better?

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We've selected the finest artisan coffee beans and paired them with an indulgent creamy chocolate; the result is a delicious and comforting beverage that would make any barista proud. And while you savor the rich taste of our mocha, you'll also enjoy the powerful benefits of Ganoderma 365.

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Colombian Supremo

Colombian Roast is the first of our "Supremo" line of premium brewed coffees. Our Colombian Supremo celebrates the passion of local coffee artisans and the beautiful tradition of hand-picking coffee beans in the high mountains of Colombia. Coffee purists will rejoice at the rich flavor, the heavenly aroma, and most importantly, the amazing benefits of our 100% USDA certified organic Ganoderma Lucidum.

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Ganoderma 365 is Ganoderma lucidum in its most concentrated state; a raw, whole food that is hundreds of times more potent than any Ganoderma grown in the wild. If you're looking for a small capsule that packs a big punch by strengthening the body's natural defenses, look no further than Ganoderma 365.

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Can Maitake Help with Diabetes?

Can Maitake Help with Diabetes? AUTHOR CELIA LEUNG maitake medicinal mushrooms and diabetes A recent study conducted by Tianjin University of Science & Technology in China found that a maitake polysaccharide could help treat hyperglycemia by reducing insulin resistance. The most common chronic disease in the world is diabetes, with an estimated 285 million people affected with the condition. By 2030, it is projected that 4.4% of the population will have diabetes. Diabetes is a metabolic disease where the individual has high blood sugar, either due to low production of insulin in the pancreas or because cells develop a resistance to insulin produced. Over 90 per cent of individuals with diabetes fall under the Type 2 category, in which their high blood sugar is due to the cell’s insulin resistance. Maitake, also known as Grifola frondosa and sheep’s head mushroom, is a popular mushroom in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine. It is believed to help improve the immune system, regulate blood pressure, glucose, insulin, and serum levels. Previous research has shown maitake extract to possess immunomodulatory qualities such as enhancing NK cell – or natural killer cell – response, antibody response, and macrophage and cytotoxic T cell activity. The Effect of Maitake on Insulin Resistance Tianjin 300x196 Can Maitake Help with Diabetes? Researchers in Tianjin, China, believe that maitake mushroom may help diabetics with insulin resistance For the experiment researchers Xiaolei Ma, Fuchuan Zhou, Yuanyuan Chen, Yuanyuan Zhang, Lihua Hou, Xiaohong Cao and Chunling Wang used insulin resistance model cells and human liver cancer cells due to their ability to metabolize glucose with normal liver cells. The cell cultures were treated with maitake polysaccharide extracts. After the treatment period, hypoglycemic activity was measured. Analyzing the data, the researchers found that the cells treated with maitake polysaccharides significantly increased the absorption of glucose in human liver cancer cells. This effect was dose-dependent. Based on these results Ma, et al., believe that concentrated extracts from maitake can be a beneficial form of treatment for those who are insulin resistant. Their study demonstrated that treatment with maitake polysaccharides was able to increase glucose metabolism and stimulate the production of glycogen. They suggest more research be conducted to better understand the therapeutic potential of maitake mushrooms. Please check with your doctor before taking any mushroom supplements. Do not discontinue or make changes to your medication without consulting with your physician first! The author of this story is a staff writer for National Nutraceuticals’ online news portals, such as Amino Acid Information Center at http://www.aminoacidinformation.com. Please go to this site to order Ganolife Gourmet Coffee enriched with Ganoderma, www.ganolifevo.com/wwammcafe.

Oyster Mushroom Tested On Leukemia Cells

Oyster Mushroom Tested On Leukemia Cells AUTHOR BRIDGET GREENWOOD can oyster mushroom help with leukemia A study published in the International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms found that the medicinal and culinary oyster mushroom has anti cancer effects. Could extracts from this medicinal mushroom be developed into a treatment for leukemia? The in vitro experiment by Morris HJ, Hernandez E (et al) from the Centre of Studies for Industrial Biotechnology, Cuba, tested hot water extracts of the oyster mushroom Pleurotus on human leukemia cells. Leukemia is a cancer of blood-forming cells, must often a cancer of white blood cells. There are several types of leukemia, but the researchers focused on acute myeloid leukemia. This type of leukemia starts in the bone marrow, but moves quickly into the blood. It can progress rapidly, and if not treated can lead to death within a few months. Currently, acute myeloid leukemia is treated with chemotherapy, though chemotherapy for leukemia has serious side effects. Chemotherapy targets rapidly dividing cells, which in addition to cancer cells also includes bone marrow cells. However, new treatments are being developed to improve results, such as stem cell transplants. Stem cell transplants allow doctors to use higher doses of chemotherapy as transplanted stem cells allow the body to restore bone marrow. Oyster mushroom extracts have antitumor effects on leukemia cells Yes 300x200 Oyster Mushroom Tested On Leukemia Cells Yes, oyster mushroom extracts may be helpful when fighting certain types of leukemia The researchers incubated NB4 leukemia cells with various concentrations of oyster mushroom extracts for 24 hours. NB4 leukemia cells are a subtype of acute myeloid leukemia. Cancer cell viability, cell cycle, and programmed cell death (apoptosis) were measured. The medicinal mushroom extract reduced cancer cell viability by 82% compared to control cells. Additionally, cancer cell death occurred. The researchers suggest that carbohydrates are the most important antitumor compound in the oyster mushroom extract, although compounds known as phenolics also prevented cancer cells from proliferating. The study concluded with the hope that oyster mushrooms may prove to be a useful renewable resource for developing new antitumor treatments.

Oyster Mushroom Pleurotus Possible Treatment for Colon Cancer

Oyster Mushroom Pleurotus Possible Treatment for Colon Cancer AUTHOR BRIDGET GREENWOOD medicinal mushrooms and beta glucan The popular culinary and medicinal oyster mushroom is classified in the genus Pleurotus. A European study reports that Pleurotus extracts have been tested on human colon cancer cells, with positive results. Medicinal mushrooms, used for centuries in traditional medicine, are now being analyzed for use in modern medicine. Medicinal mushrooms contain powerful bioactive compounds, and have indeed been the source of several medicines. For example, the medicinal mushroom Cordyceps is the source of the organ transplant drug cyclosporin. The oyster mushroom Pleurotus, too, is undergoing research. It is already known to contain lovastatin, which reduces cholesterol and lowers the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Pleurotus improves the immune system. And Pleurotus is now being investigated for its potential anti cancer effects. A study in the International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms examined cold water extracts of Pleurotus on human colon cancer cells. Colon cancer, or colorectal cancer, is the third most common cancer in North America, and the second leading cause of cancer-related death for men and women combined. As with all cancers, early detection has a better prognosis. Colon cancer is treated with surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Researchers are continually developing studies to test new and improved treatments. Would Pleurotus extracts improve the treatment of colon cancer? Researchers Fontana S, Schillaci O, et al, from the University of Palermo, Italy, published their results. Oyster Mushroom Pleurotus has antitumor effects on colon cancer Palermo 300x199 Oyster Mushroom Pleurotus Possible Treatment for Colon Cancer Pleurotus mushroom may have antitumor effects on colon cancer: Palermo, Italy study The study results were promising. In the lab, colon cancer cells were treated with cold-water extracts of Pleurotus. The researchers concluded that these extracts of Pleurotus could be potential sources for new anti cancer treatments.

EBOLA Protection with Medicinal Mushrooms?

EBOLA Protection with Medicinal Mushrooms? AUTHOR SHARON CORNET medicinal mushroom protection against ebola The Ebola virus, which kills up to 90% of those who are infected with it, has now entered the United States of America. The Ebola pandemic, which has been followed and quarantined since 1976 in Central Africa, and a more recent outbreak in Western Africa, has caused some American and Canadian doctors to have isolated themselves after returning from countries from the African continent. But is there a cure for Ebola? Could medicinal mushrooms help protect against ebola or even treat it? Most people say there is not possibly a cure, but to fully understand the dilemma, and how the human immune system is attacked in the presence of deadly viruses, is exactly what is needed at a time when our nation is experiencing fear from the unknown factors regarding this kind of hemorrhagic fever. Two Americans are infected with Ebola presently. One of them, Kent Brantly, a 33-year old doctor from Texas, was working at an Ebola treatment center (run by two faith-based organizations: Samaritan’s Purse, and Reuters) in Liberia when he began showing symptoms of having the virus. He was flown to Atlanta in a protective suit so he could be monitored at the Emory University Hospital. The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) told Fox News that Dr. Brantly “appears to be improving, and that’s encouraging.” Nancy Writebol, the second aid worker for another charity, SIM USA, would be expecting treatment soon. Both patients’ progress will be known over the next few days. Improve immunity to treat symptoms of Ebola virus Ebola virus disease is very deadly to the majority of its hosts. How viruses work is still a mysterious process. Those who overcome them typically have a super charged immune system, as well as other factors of health and medical care in place. Currently there is no treatment, vaccine, or cure for Ebola, which is a viral hemorrhagic fever. The symptoms include fever, vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, and external and internal bleeding. Fluid replacement is crucial as well as fever-reducing medication, and antibiotics that help the immune system fight the virus could also improve chances of survival for the patient. The key to those who survive the Ebola virus depends on the strength of their immune system along with getting proper supportive care at a medical facility. Early treatment is also extremely important, and may have helped keep the death rate lower, says Stephan Monroe, an expert of emerging infectious diseases at the CDC. The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that out of 1,323 cases, the deaths have been 729 (death rate of 55%). However, the mortality rate of Ebola depends upon the strain that patients catch, where some are at 50%, and others are up to a 90% death rate. Immune-boosting anti-viral medicinal mushrooms a near-cure for Ebola? The Ebola virus is often a fatal disease, but medicinal mushrooms may help fight off the effects of this, or any other virus in general. These are just regular edible mushrooms (dried or cooked, never raw) such as white mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, shiitake, reishi, maitake, cordyceps, crimini, turkey tail, or a host of other excellent mushrooms that are well documented for their anti-viral, antioxidant, immune-boosting, antibacterial, anti-cancer, and even anti-tumor constituents. Medicinal mushrooms also boost the production of macrophages that attract viruses. They recruit natural killer cells that fight viruses and other foreign attackers as well. The anti-viral and immune system enhancing qualities of mushrooms like reishi (Ganoderma species, also called Lingzhi) and other mushrooms may help since people who take or eat mushrooms regularly tend to get sick less. This means less colds, flu, and possibly even viruses that cause the Avian flu (aka “bird flu”), or possibly even Ebola virus disease. Paul Stamets, a mycologist (mushroom/fungi expert) whose mother cured her cancer using medicinal mushrooms, has said regarding viral flu sicknesses, “In my work with the U.S. Defense Department’s BioShield BioDefense program, ethanol and water extracts of the living mycelium of Ganoderma resinaceum inhibited virus replication as measured by the viral yield reduction (VYR) assay of Flu A (H5N1) aka “bird flu,” and Flu B viruses. Notably, a ‘traditional’ hot water extract of the fruitbodies arising from the same mycelium demonstrated no notable antiviral activity.” (Stamets, 2008). Remember that there is currently no known cure for Ebola, even though the current experimental serum seems to be working well. Ebola has a death rate ranging from 50-90% according to experts. Infowars says the threat of this Ebola virus is played down since you have to exchange bodily fluids with someone, but that if avoiding fluids from the human body (sweat, feces, secretions, organs, blood, etc.), or even quarantining Ebola patients, then “how in the world have more than 100 health workers contracted the virus so far?” Since 1976 here is how many people have gotten sick and/or died from the Ebola virus, which according to Zero Hedge includes: 1976 DRCongo: 318 cases/280 deaths 1976 Sudan: 284 cases/151 deaths 1994 Gabon: 52 cases/31 deaths 1995 DRCongo: 315 cases/254 deaths 1996 Gabon 60 cases/45 deaths 2000 Uganda: 425 cases/224 deaths 2001-02 Gabon: 65 cases/53 deaths 2001-02 Congo: 59 cases/44 deaths 2003 Congo: 59 caess/44 deaths 2007 DRCongo 264 cases/187 deaths 2007 Uganda: 149 cases/37 deaths 2012 DRCongo: 57 cases/29 deaths According to the Washington Post the current Ebola outbreak is not in Central Africa this time, but West Africa. The statistics they show are as follows: Guinea: 460 cases/339 deaths (74% death rate) Sierra Leone: 533 cases/233 deaths (44% death rate) Liberia: 329 cases/156 deaths (47% death rate) This means the virus has moved to other countries on the same continent, and now with patients on flights, it has moved (purposefully) within hours to inside the boundaries of the United States. Still, medical professionals believe it is safe if quarantined. ABC News reported that the White House Press Secretary, Josh Earnest, told reporters, “There is a screening process that individuals have to go through when they board aircraft departing the countries where this outbreak has been reported. There is additional screening that occurs when individuals who started in that region of the world arrive in this country.” Barbara Reynolds, CDC spokeswoman said, “There is always the possibility that someone with an infectious disease can enter the United States. The public health concern is whether it would spread, and, if so, how quickly.’” It also appears that either the specific strain of Ebola virus out of Liberia is now below the (lowest) 50% mortality rate, or else the medical care has improved, although other factors could be involved. However, this means nearly one person out of every two will still die if they catch Ebola. It begs the question… would it hurt to strengthen one’s immune system with a natural, inexpensive, edible food or supplement like medicinal mushrooms? Studies abound on the beta-glucan / polysaccharides in mushrooms and how taking medicinal mushroom supplements enhances immunity. Based on the medical evidence in human clinical trials, taking medicinal mushrooms boosts our immune system. Could they make the difference in tipping the scales as to whether certain Ebola virus patients survive or not, has not yet been researched. Eating healthy foods and getting plenty of exercise also help improve health and keep our immune systems strong. Please go to this site to order Ganolife Gourmet Coffee enriched with Ganoderma, www.ganolifevo.com/wwammcafe.

Medicinal Mushroom Coriolus Versicolor Shrinks Breast Cancer Tumors

Medicinal Mushroom Coriolus Versicolor Shrinks Breast Cancer Tumors AUTHOR BRIDGET GREENWOOD Turkey tail medicinal mushroom and breast cancer More evidence that bioactive compounds in the colorful turkey tail mushroom, also known medicinal mushroom Coriolus Versicolor, have anti cancer effects on breast cancer. An animal study published in Phytomedicine tested extracts of the medicinal mushrooms on mouse breast cancer cells. Breast cancer is the most common cancer for North American women, excepting skin cancers. The American Cancer Society estimates that 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer. But breast cancer can often be successfully treated, especially if it is detected early. Breast cancer is treated with surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and targeted therapy. However, some of these treatments have very harsh side effects. Research is being performed to improve treatments and prognosis, including research into natural sources for potential future anti cancer drugs. One such natural source is the medicinal mushroom. The turkey tail medicinal mushroom has been proven to contain anti cancer bioactive compounds, though scientific tests are still ongoing. Ke-Wang Luo, Grace Gar-Lee Yue, et al, published the results of their in vivo and in vitro experiment in Phytomedicine (July-August 2014). Turkey tail medicinal mushroom extract shrinks breast cancer tumors Hong Kong Skyline 300x168 Medicinal Mushroom Coriolus Versicolor Shrinks Breast Cancer Tumors Animal study by Hong Kong scientists suggests that coriolus versicolor medicinal mushrooms help shrink breast cancer The study examined anti-tumor and anti-metastasis effects of aqueous extracts of the turkey tail medicinal mushroom on mouse breast cancer cells. The extract of turkey tail medicinal mushroom was given to mice daily for 4 weeks, and the tumors analyzed. Tumor weight was decreased by 36%. Additionally, lung metastasis was reduced by 70% compared to the untreated control group. This means the turkey tail extracts prevented the breast cancer from spreading. The turkey tail extracts also had remarkable immunomodulatory effects. They improved the immune response by increasing lymphocyte production. Lymphocytes are needed for our bodies to make natural killer cells, which identify and destroy invading cells like cancer. The researchers concluded that there is scientific evidence for using turkey tail aqueous extracts in breast cancer patients. Turkey tail medicinal mushroom is commonly available as a dietary supplement under its official name Coriolus Versicolor. It is often included in various immune system boosting dietary supplements as one of the key ingredients.

Maitake Medicinal Mushroom And Gastric Cancer

Maitake Medicinal Mushroom And Gastric Cancer AUTHOR BRIDGET GREENWOOD maitake medicinal mushroom Scientists from Tottori University in Japan tested extracts of the medicinal mushroom Maitake on human gastric cancer cell lines, hoping to prove the mushroom has anti-tumor effects. Results were promising. Gastric cancer, also known as stomach cancer, has a poor prognosis. In the US, the 5-year survival rate is about 27%. However, this is partly due to the fact that most stomach cancers are diagnosed at an advanced stage. As with all cancers, early detection leads to a much greater chance of successful treatment, or even cure. Gastric cancer is treated by surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and radiation therapy. The type of treatment depends on the stage of the cancer. While chemotherapy often has successful results, it can also have severe side effects which impact on quality of life. Improved treatments are continually being developed. Medicinal mushrooms are currently being researched for their anti-cancer properties. Maitake—also known as Grifola frondosa—contains several powerful bioactive compounds, which have already proved to have a significant therapeutic potential. This mushroom, already a popular culinary mushroom, is a potent source of polysaccharides. These chain molecules can affect other cells, including cancer cells. Can Maitake induce apoptosis? Happy Woman 150x150 Maitake Medicinal Mushroom And Gastric Cancer This study can make you smile if you have gastric cancer: Maitake extract can help! Researchers Shomori K, Yamamoto M, et al, from Tottori University’s Department of Microbiology and Pathology, in Japan, investigated the effects of water-soluble extract of Maitake. They tested the Maitake extracts on four human gastric cancer cell lines. The cancer cells were all affected by the maitake extract in a time-dependent manner. One type of cancer cell, the TNK-1 cell, showed a 90% inhibition after three days of treatment. The Maitake extract inhibited the proliferation of the cancer cells, and also induced programmed cell death, known as apoptosis, in the cancer cells. The researchers concluded that Maitake extracts have potential antitumor effects on gastric cancer. Please go to this site to order Ganolife Gourmet Coffee enriched with Ganoderma, www.ganolifevo.com/wwammcafe.

Maitake — Grifola Frondosa — Improves Chemotherapy

Maitake — Grifola Frondosa — Improves Chemotherapy AUTHOR BRIDGET GREENWOOD medicinal mushrooms and cancer The medicinal mushroom maitake has already been proved to contain several powerful bioactive compounds. A Japanese study investigated the D-fraction extracted from maitake, and found that maitake also improves a chemotherapy drug. Could maitake be used to increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy in the future? There have been many clinical trials evaluating the powerful effects of medicinal mushrooms. Maitake, also known as Grifola frondosa, has been part of the traditional medicine kit for centuries. Maitake is a popular culinary as well as medicinal mushroom, and contains a variety of bioactive compounds which improve heart health, lower blood glucose levels, and even kill cancer cells. Researchers are therefore seeking to develop new treatments from this ancient medicine. Improvements in cancer treatments is a key goal for many research scientists. Cancer is often treated with chemotherapy, strong drugs which target rapidly proliferating cells, such as cancer cells. However, the chemotherapy drugs also target healthy yet rapidly-growing cells. This is why some chemotherapy treatments cause hair loss, because hair cells grow very rapidly. While in many cases chemotherapy is a successful treatment, curing or caging the cancer, the severe side effects can reduce quality of life. Researchers with Kobe Pharmaceutical University, Kobe, Japan, developed an animal study to see if maitake extracts would be able to improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs. They hoped this could lead to cancer patients being given lower doses of chemotherapy, with the same anti-cancer results. Animal study proves maitake improves chemotherapy tumor 150x150 Maitake Grifola Frondosa Improves Chemotherapy Maitake medicinal mushroom may complement chemotherapy with cancer care Researchers Kodama N, Murata Y, et al, used D-Fraction, a polysaccharide extracted from maitake. They tested the maitake along with an existing chemotherapy drug, mitomycin-C, on mice with cancer tumors. Results showed that a combination of reduced doses chemotherapy drug along with maitake still had an effective anti-cancer effect. The maitake improved the effectiveness of the animals’ own immune system, leading to a much-improved result. The study concluded that maitake could become a potential clinical benefit for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Please go to this site to order Ganolife Gourmet Coffee enriched with Ganoderma, www.ganolifevo.com/wwammcafe.

Medicinal Mushroom Maitake Causes Cell Death In Prostate Cancer

Medicinal Mushroom Maitake Causes Cell Death In Prostate Cancer AUTHOR BRIDGET GREENWOOD maitake causes cancer cell deat A study published in Molecular Urology found evidence that extracts of the versatile medicinal mushroom Maitake can induce programmed cell death in prostate cancer cells in vitro. The medicinal mushroom Maitake (also known as Grifola frondosa) has been the subject of many scientific trials. This powerful natural medicine was a staple of traditional Chinese medicine for centuries, taken to enhance the immune system and for heart health. And Maitake is now becoming a valuable weapon in the war on cancer. There have been many studies analyzing Maitake’s effect on cancer cells. A promising field of research is the effect Maitake has on prostate cancer cells. Other studies have been published highlighting Maitake’s antitumor properties. Researchers (Fullerton SA, Samadi AA, et al) from New York Medical College’s Department of Urology (USA) investigated Maitake polysaccharides known as beta-glucans. They hoped to find the Maitake extracts would have anti-tumor effects. Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers for men—second only to skin cancer. And it is the second leading cause of cancer death in men, according to the American Cancer Society. However, early detection means the cancer can often be treated, and new therapies are continually being researched. Maitake polysaccharide induced prostate cancer cell death researcher 150x150 Medicinal Mushroom Maitake Causes Cell Death In Prostate Cancer Beta glucan from Maitake Medicinal Mushroom Induces Prostate Cancer Cell Death The researchers used highly purified beta-glucan preparations of the Maitake extract. Varying concentrations of these beta-glucans—known as Grifron-D(R)—were tested on human prostate cancer cells. The Maitake extracts were also tested in combination with vitamin C, and in combination with various anti-cancer drugs. Remarkably, a dose-response study showed that almost complete cancer cell death (more than 95%) was reach in just one day with higher doses of Grifron-D, i.e. beta glucan extract from Maitake. The researchers concluded that the bioactive beta-glucans from Maitake medicinal mushrooms have a cytotoxic effect, destroying the prostate cancer cells by inducing programmed cell death. Perhaps in the future these Maitake polysaccharides will become part of a new drug treatment for prostate cancer. Please go to this site to order Ganolife Gourmet Coffee enriched with Ganoderma, www.ganolifevo.com/wwammcafe.

Maitake Medicinal Mushroom – New Breast Cancer Treatment?

Maitake Medicinal Mushroom – New Breast Cancer Treatment? AUTHOR BRIDGET GREENWOOD maitake The powerful bioactive compounds from the medicinal mushroom Maitake—also known as Grifola frondosa or “dancing mushroom”—are being investigated for their anti-cancer potential. Could extracts of Maitake become part of the treatment for breast cancer in the future? Many people worldwide have lost a loved one to breast cancer. This cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide, and cases are increasing. As with most cancers, early detection of breast cancer is crucial to improve prognosis. While breast cancer can be treated by surgery, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy, the treatments can have severe side effects which greatly reduce quality of life. Chemotherapy drugs can cause nausea and vomiting, for instance. Many people are turning to medicinal mushrooms to help fight the side effects of chemotherapy. But can medicinal mushrooms also help target the cancer cells directly? Researchers Alonso EN, Orozco M, et al, with the National Scientific and Technical Research Council, Buenos Aires, Argentina, developed a study into the D-Fraction of Maitake medicinal mushrooms. Maitake: fights breast cancer tumors in in vitro study Maitake is a common perennial fungus, which has long been used in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine to enhance the immune system. Maitake is rich in minerals, vitamins, and amino acids. It also contains many powerful compounds known as polysaccharides. The D-Fraction extracted from the mushroom is already proven to stimulate the immune system. In this study, Maitake was tested on human breast cancer cells in vitro. Results were promising. The breast cancer cells were suppressed by the Maitake in a dose-dependent manner. The mushroom modified the expression of specific genes, which resulted in an increase in cancer cell death—apoptosis. The medicinal mushroom extracts also inhibited cancer cell growth and proliferation, which are essential parts of any cancer treatment. The researchers concluded that Maitake D-Fraction could indeed become a potential new target for breast cancer treatment. Please go to this site to order Ganolife Gourmet Coffee enriched with Ganoderma, www.ganolifevo.com/wwammcafe.

Medicinal Mushroom Cordyceps Militaris – Future Breast Cancer Treatment?

Medicinal Mushroom Cordyceps Militaris – Future Breast Cancer Treatment? AUTHOR BRIDGET GREENWOOD maitake An animal study using extracts from the medicinal mushroom Cordyceps militaris to treat breast cancer tumors has found very promising results. Could this useful fungus become part of anti-cancer treatments in the future? The popular medicinal mushroom Cordyceps has been the subject of many scientific investigations. Long used in traditional Chinese medicines, the mushroom is now being tested for its possible role in cancer treatments, perhaps as part of additional therapies. Cordyceps Sinensis is probably the most well known member of the Cordyceps gamily, but Cordyceps militaris also contains essential bioactive compounds. Cordycepin is the main functional component of Cordyceps. Cordycepin has several pharmacological effects, including stimulating the immune system. Cordycepin was originally derived from the medicinal mushroom, but can now also be produced synthetically. Cordyceps animal study: can cordycepin reduce tumors? A study was developed by researchers (Jeong MH, Lee CM, et al) from the Dong-A University College of Medicine, Busan, Republic of Korea. They wanted to investigate the possible anti tumor effects of Cordyceps militaris. Conventional cancer treatments like chemotherapy, while often effective, may have harsh side-effects which can reduce the patient’s quality of life. Improvements are therefore continually under investigation. Medicinal mushrooms are a popular source of study, as they are non-toxic and also contain active biological compounds which would improve cancer treatments. This Korean animal study investigated wild Cordyceps militaris and also cordycepin-enriched Cordyceps. They were given added to the diets of mice with breast cancer, to see if the medicinal mushroom would help reduce tumor growth. Dietary administration of Cordyceps militaris had a significant effect. Tumor growth was delayed, and the survival rates of the tumor-bearing mice were increased. The best result was found with the cordycepin-enriched Cordyceps militaris. The researchers hope that in time, and after more scientific studies, cordycepin-enriched Cordyceps militaris will become part of cancer immunotherapy. Please go to this site to order Ganolife Gourmet Coffee enriched with Ganoderma, www.ganolifevo.com/wwammcafe.