- Agaricus Blazei Murrill (ABM)
- Known Medicinal Effects

Agaricus Blazei Murrill (ABM)

The active components of Agaricus Blazei Murrill (ABM) are its polysaccharides, beta 1,3-glucan and beta 1,6-glucan.. ). This particular beta-glucan has shown extremely potent action in all tests against human cancer conducted to date. The beta-D-glucan and other polysaccharides specifically activate the production of the immune system’s cells such as macrophages, interferon, T cells, and natural killer cells (NK cells). It is not uncommon to see a 3000% to 5000% increase in the number of active immune cells within 72 hours of beginning beta-glucan therapy. These characteristics make the Agaricus Blazei a potent supplement to combat a myriad of illnesses and afflictions.

The ABM mushroom grows in temperate regions with ambient temperatures ranging from 23° to 28°C. On account of the species having been discovered in the Piedade region, it is now referred to world-wide as the “Piedade mushroom”.

Depending on where they are grown, the ABM mushrooms attain a height of ten to 15 centimeters. Unlike other species, this mushroom does not thrive in the shade of trees but in open spaces. Its cultures can be found in pastures, by the roadside and in open fields.

Since the ABM only grows in very special climatic conditions, attempts to achieve constant yields proved unsuccessful until the early 1990s. For years, breeding ABM in artificial conditions proved difficult, even with considerable Japanese support. It was not possible to achieve a stable yield for marketing purposes.

Known Medicinal Effects

Since ABM enhances the body’s natural immune system, the medicinal benefits are countless:

Anti-tumor effect: ABM contains high level of effective elements such as polysaccharides, both Beta(1-3)D-glucan & Beta(1-6)D-glucan protein compounds, ribonucleic acid protein compounds, acid heteroglucan, xyloglucan, lectin, which enhance the activity of macrophage, which destroys or delays the proliferation of cancer cells.

Immunity Effect: The beta-Glucans (1->3), (1->6) protein compounds, acid heteroglucan, xyloglucan, heteroglucan protein compounds, RAN protein compounds, and glycoprotein (lectin) that help to enhance macrophage, T-cell and NK-cell.

Anti-cancer effect: ABM contains a natural steroid, known for its anti cancer effect. (It is different from the harmful chemically produced steroids that many athletes use). It is particularly effective in prevention of uteran cancer.

Blood glucose reducing effect: Effective elements mentioned above such as Beta(1-3)D-glucan & Beta(1-6)D-glucan protein compounds, ribonucleic acid protein compounds also has positive effects to reduce the blood glucose(sugar), which has proven beneficial to many diabetes sufferers.

Blood pressure, Cholesterol & Arteriosclerosis reducing effect: The dietary fiber and unsaturated fatty acid, such as linolin, contained in ABM, have effects to reduce blood pressure, increase HDL cholesterol, lower LDL-cholesterol, and prevent arteriosclerosis.

Vitamin D2 effect: ABM contains vitamins B1 and B2 but also contains large amounts of ergosterol, which would be converted to vitamin D2 when it is dried in the sun or heated in a mechanical drying process. Vitamin D2 has positive effects to strengthen bones and lessen the danger of osteoclasis.

Cardiovascular effect: ABM’s dietary fiber and unsaturated fatty acids such as linoleic acid composing lipid support cardiovascular health.

Anti-aging effect: By eliminating free radicals, ABM prevents the formation of peroxide lipids which helps improve or slow down age-related disorders such as Alzheimer’s.

Anti-hepititis effect: ABM lowers GOT, GPT, and g-GTP, which improves liver functions.

Digestive effect: The dietary fiber non-digestive Beta-glucan, hemicellulose, chitin, and pectin contribute to overall digestive health. ABM contains large amounts of non-digestive dietary fibers that absorb cancerous materials as well as other harmful substances in our body and discharge them away from our system.

Energy effect: The vitamin B in ABM helps to improve energy levels.

The list goes on:

• Combats physical and emotional stress
• Combats diseases such as osteoporosis and gastric ulcer
• Effective antioxidant
• Anti-carcinogen
• Attacks the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
• Improves breathing supporting chronic bronchitis, asthma, etc…
• Energy Support
• Allergy Support
• Enhances chemotherapy/radiation treatments while minimizing side effects
• Kidney support
• Anti-viral
• Anti-inflammatory
• Anti-bacterial
• May be helpful for auto-immune disorders
• May improve the efficacy of DNA vaccines
• Assists in healing wounds
• Aids in faster post-surgery recovery
• Causes decline in oxidative tissue damage during the progress of arthritic diseases
• Enhances central nervous system aiding Alzheimer’s disease, AIDS, and multiple sclerosis