02-05-2016, 18:55
Polysaccharides are the most active element in reishi, " polysaccharides " (in reishi) exhibited significant anti-tumor capabities, in other words, making the product viable for BPH, adding vitamin C improves bioavailability of reishi.
Effects of β-glucans on benign hyperplasia of prostate
Model experiments suggested that glucan has, via activation of several immune mechanisms, palliative effects on various tumors (for review see [18]). When glucan is used simultaneously with medication, its effects are potentiated [11]. Our study offers, mostly due to the relatively low number of patients, only preliminary results supporting the hypothesis that oral administration of glucan has positive effects in patients suffering from benign prostate hyperplasia. However, our conclusion is supported by the case report showing significant effects with longer supplementation and higher dose.
THE ROLE OF DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE IN BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA
http://usrf.org/news/BPH_Prevention/DHT_Rev.pdf
Mushroom β-glucans have been proposed to act as "biological response modifiers" based on their effects on the immune system.[16] It has been suggested that receptors on the surface of innate immune cells called dectin-1 and complement receptor 3 (CR3 or CD11b/CD18) are responsible for binding to β-glucans, allowing the immune cells to recognize them as "non-self".[17][18] This immune response regulation also affects antitumour properties.[19][20][21] Several studies note an impact on epithelial cell cytokine generation.[22][23]
http://www.wow.com/wiki/Beta-glucan
Life extension reishi
http://www.swansonvitamins.com/life-extension-reishi-extract-60-veg-caps
Quote:Vitamin C renders the high molecular weight polysaccharides to a molecular weight of 30,000 when they are much more readily absorbed by the intestines and bloodstream.
Effects of β-glucans on benign hyperplasia of prostate
Model experiments suggested that glucan has, via activation of several immune mechanisms, palliative effects on various tumors (for review see [18]). When glucan is used simultaneously with medication, its effects are potentiated [11]. Our study offers, mostly due to the relatively low number of patients, only preliminary results supporting the hypothesis that oral administration of glucan has positive effects in patients suffering from benign prostate hyperplasia. However, our conclusion is supported by the case report showing significant effects with longer supplementation and higher dose.
(02-05-2016, 01:50)Lotus Wrote: Anti-tumor and immunoregulatory activities of Ganoderma lucidum / Reishi and its possible mechanisms. ( Lin ZB, Zhang HN) Department of Pharmacology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Peking University Health Science Center,Beijing, China.
Abstract: Ganoderma lucidum (G lucidum) is a medicinal fungus with a variety of biological activities. It has long been used as a folk remedy for promotion of health and longevity in China and other oriental countries. The most attractive character of this kind of medicinal fungus is its immunomodulatory and anti-tumor activities. Large numbers of studies have shown that G lucidum modulate many components of the immune system such as the antigen-presenting cells, NK cells, T and B lymphocytes. The water extract and the polysaccharides fraction of Ganoderma lucidum exhibited significant anti-tumor effect in several tumor-bearing animals mainly through its immunoenhancing activity. Recent studies also showed that the alcohol extract or the triterpene fraction of G lucidum possessed anti-tumor effect, which seemed to be related to the cytotoxic activity against tumor cells directly. Preliminary study indicated that antiangiogenic effect may be involved antitumor activity of G lucidum.
https://sites.google.com/site/ganodermareview/files/ganoderma-references-research
THE ROLE OF DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE IN BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA
http://usrf.org/news/BPH_Prevention/DHT_Rev.pdf
Mushroom β-glucans have been proposed to act as "biological response modifiers" based on their effects on the immune system.[16] It has been suggested that receptors on the surface of innate immune cells called dectin-1 and complement receptor 3 (CR3 or CD11b/CD18) are responsible for binding to β-glucans, allowing the immune cells to recognize them as "non-self".[17][18] This immune response regulation also affects antitumour properties.[19][20][21] Several studies note an impact on epithelial cell cytokine generation.[22][23]
http://www.wow.com/wiki/Beta-glucan
Life extension reishi
http://www.swansonvitamins.com/life-extension-reishi-extract-60-veg-caps