The Properties of the Mushroom Agaricus Blazei in Dsalud magazine

The fungus Agaricus Blazei It comes from Brazil, where it is called Cogmelo del Sol And it has been widely used so far in Japan, where it is also known by the name of Himematsutake. The properties of this fungus are known since ancient times, being already used by traditional Amazon medicine. In recent investigations their surprising properties have been demonstrating. In This article of Dsalud magazine The characteristics of Agaricus Blazei Murrill, Agaricus Blazei either BRAZILENSIS AGANICUS, the scientific names with which this species is known. Here are some of the aspects collected in the referenced article:

• Preventive. The fungus contains large amounts of non -digestible dietary fiber that absorbs unable substances.
• Blood glucose. Acid proteins present in the fungus have positive effects on blood glucose.
• Blood pressure, cholesterol and arteriosclerosis. The aforementioned dietary fiber and unsaturated fatty acids - like the linolin - intervene in factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol and arteriosclerosis.
• Immune system. Beta-glucans present in Campiñón del Sol reinforce the activity of macrophages, antibodies that destroy and prevent the proliferation of damaged cells. He Agaricus Blazei Murrill stimulates, among others, the T and B lymphocytes, the production of interferon and the interleuquins.

In short, and in the words of Dr. Takashi Mizuno, «… eL agaricus Blazei Murrill has shown to have antimutagenic, bactericidal and antiangiogenic activities, and be a powerful systemic stimulant of the immune system promoting the natural defense mechanisms to combat a variety of infectious agents ... ».