What it is?
Ascent Nutrition’s Agarikon Mushroom is uniquely cultivated from a specific strain and verified through genetic analysis testing. Our lengthy and unique growing process ensures maximum active constituent production. The Agarikon mushroom has been studied by the U.S. Army and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This mushroom has been traditionally used to support respiratory, immune and lung function. Promotes lung health Supports healthy bacteria levels Encourages respiratory functioning Supports a healthy inflammatory response within the body Boosts immune system function Promotes healthy detoxification
Key Benefits
- Mushrooms are widely known for their many health supportive properties. We humans share more of our DNA in common with mushrooms than we do with plants.
- The compounds that mushrooms create directly support human health in a multitude of ways.
- Lung, Respiratory and Immune Health
- Agarikon contains active constituents known as coumarins that have received attention by researchers. These compounds help support the immune system and encourage optimal functioning of the lungs and respiratory system.
- Joint Health, Healthy Inflammatory Response and Detoxification
- Agarikon has been shown to support a healthy inflammatory response within the body, which helps encourage normal and healthy functioning of joints. It has also shown biological activity in relation to neurotoxin VX.
What else you need to know
- "Agarikon" is the common name that has been given to the species Fomitopsis officinalis. This species has been recently taxonomically renamed Laricifomes officinalis, though the scientific names remain interchangeable.
- The mushroom has been used by Indigenous humans near the pacific northwest and has been believed to be a protector of women’s sexuality. The Indigenous shamans also placed the mushroom over their graves for spiritual protection.
- When looking at a tree with a fruit of Agarikon on it one can visualize a glow of mycelial life animating the visible tree internally.
- Thus, when viewing the visible fruit of the Agarikon you can make a comparison to an apple on an apple tree.
- The remarkable thing about this mushroom though is that it can grow to be as old as 50+ years before expiring.
- Agarikon has been studied by the U.S. Army and The National Institute of Health (NIH) for its biological activity.
