Overview:

Agaricus Blazei, commonly known as the Sun Mushroom was originally discovered during the 1970s from the Piedate mountain region outside of Sao Paolo, Brazil.  This unique medicinal mushroom has an extensive history of use as a folk remedy in Japan and South America. Current clinical studies reveal its beneficial effect on supporting normal immune functions (1), normal seasonal histamine level (2), normal glucose metabolisms (3), and better quality of life (4).

Active Constituents:

Other than containing a significant amount of exacellular beta D-glucanlectin, the Agaricus mushroom is a great source of trace minerals such as copper, zinc, silicon, and manganese.  The combinations of these elements are the key resulting to its extraordinary health beneficial effects.

Pharmacological and Clinical Research: Original Research on Agaricus mushrooms

References:

1. Karnikowski et al., Does the Agaricus blazei Murill mushroom have properties that affect the immune system? An integrative review., J Med Food. 2011 Jan-Feb;14(1-2):2-8.
2. Hetland et al., An extract of the medicinal mushroom Agaricus blazei Murill can protect against allergy., Clin Mol Allergy. 2009 May 5;7:6.
3. Ha et al., Semipurified fractions from the submerged-culture broth of Agaricus blazei Murill reduce blood glucose levels in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats., J Agric Food Chem. 2010 Apr 14;58(7):4113-9.
4. Inoue et al., Phase I Clinical Study of the Dietary Supplement, Agaricus blazei Murill, in Cancer Patients in Remission., Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2011;2011:192381.