Across the globe, functional mushrooms have been valued by traditional cultures as guardians of forests and stewards of nature. By using 8 potent medicinal mushrooms in our unique blend, Living Alchemy’s Immune 8 strengthens your immune response by providing a reliable source of fungal polysaccharides with immunomodulating properties. These natural compounds support your immune system and give it the boost it needs to respond effectively when you need it most.
Our unique formula has been crafted to deliver greater beta-glucans, a key ingredient ensuring overall health and well-being. By trusting Immune 8, you’re trusting the best nature offers to nourish your body and enhance your daily life.
Fermented Mushrooms in Immune 8
MycoSynergy™ Immune 8 is composed of a carefully curated variety of functional mushrooms, all of which offer valuable immune support. Not only does each mushroom support and strengthen your immune system, but it also targets specific needs that elevate your overall health and well-being.
Lion’s Mane
Lion’s mane mushrooms, characterized by their striking appearance and soft, shaggy spines, are widely recognized for their cognitive benefits. Specifically, lion’s mane mushrooms enhance cognitive function by improving memory and mental clarity. Additional studies have suggested that it may even help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety (1).
Reishi
Reishi mushrooms are associated with longevity due to their ability to support cardiovascular health and offer liver protection. By supporting your heart, this functional mushroom helps prevent cardiovascular diseases. Additionally, reishi mushrooms reinforce your liver’s health, which is essential for detoxification and overall metabolic functions in your body (2).
Turkey Tail
Turkey tail mushrooms are easily distinguishable through their colourful bands and appearance. This mushroom possesses powerful antimicrobial properties, allowing you to fight off pathogens that make you sick (3). Turkey tail mushrooms also have potent antioxidant properties that combat oxidative stress and protect cells from damage.
Chaga
Chaga mushrooms can support blood sugar regulation, making it especially valuable for those with diabetes or metabolic diseases (4). Additionally, Chaga mushrooms possess anti-inflammatory effects that help manage inflammatory conditions.
Cordyceps
Cordyceps are a natural supplement to improve endurance and enhance athletic performance. It does so by increasing ATP production, which is essential for boosting energy (5). By regulating your blood sugar and enhancing mitochondrial function, cordyceps promote better energy production at the cellular level and aid fatigue recovery.
Maitake
Maitake mushrooms are known for their metabolic and heart health benefits. By improving insulin sensitivity in the body, which is essential for controlling blood sugar, Maitake mushrooms help regulate your body’s blood sugar levels. Another major benefit of Maitake mushrooms is their ability to reduce body fat and improve metabolic profiles. Its effect on glucose metabolism and fat oxidation makes it a helpful source of support in weight management (6).
Shiitake
The rich polyphenol content within shiitake mushrooms makes them possess potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties (7). This reduces oxidative stress in the body, which is often responsible for chronic diseases. Additionally, this mushroom improves liver function by protecting liver cells from damage caused by toxins, inflammation and oxidative stress.
Himematsutake
Himematsutake mushrooms, also known as royal sun agaricus or Agaricus blazei, support immunity with beta-glucans that enhance immune cell activity. Their anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and liver-protective properties, along with potential benefits for blood sugar and cholesterol regulation, contribute to overall health and disease prevention (8).
Symbio® and Its Role in Fermented Mushrooms
Symbio® is Living Alchemy’s unique fermentation process that utilizes a living kefir-kombucha culture to enhance the nutrient profile of organic whole-food ingredients. Our MycoSynergy™ fermented mushrooms also undergo this fermentation process to capture the complete profile of activated nutrients and postbiotics at their potency.
Living Alchemy’s MycoSynergy™ Immune 8 fermented supplements guarantee a minimum of 30% polysaccharides (total glucans) and a minimum of 20% beta-glucan content, which are touted for their immune-supportive properties.
Why Choose MycoSynergy™ Immune 8?
Living Alchemy is committed to providing high-quality fermented whole food supplements, free of artificial fillers and binders. We respect the long and natural growth cycles of these functional mushrooms, allowing them time to develop properly in their natural environments.
Our mission is to provide natural, holistic solutions through fermented organic whole foods and herbs. As always, we avoid using enhancers, substrates, starch and gluten in our supplements. This keeps our ethically sourced ingredients as clean, potent and nutritious as nature intends.
Make Immune 8 Part of Your Daily Wellness Routine
MycoSynergy™ Immune 8 is easy to incorporate into your everyday wellness routine. Simply take it 1-3 times a day with your meals consistently to fortify your immune system and experience the therapeutic benefits of functional mushrooms.
Ready to experience the power of this unique mushroom blend? Give your immune system the care it deserves with MycoSynergy™ Immune 8.
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