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Pioneers in Nutritive Mushroom Preparation
Fungi survive and thrive upon the decay of the forest floor
through their dual power of self-protection and self-transformation. Unlike other plants that, dazzling green with chlorophyll, synthesize nutrients from the radiant
sun, crimson, tawny and inky mushrooms flourish by a different mechanism. While plants absorb carbon dioxide and liberate oxygen, mushrooms
mimic human respiration, captivating oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide. In keeping with the forest
ecology, plants then reuse this carbon dioxide to manufacture their food. By discharging enzymes
into the matter upon which they feed, fungi break down complex carbohydrates and proteins into
simpler compounds. This process of decomposition enriches the soil and makes essential substances
available to plants in a form they can absorb.
In China, mushrooms are used as part of a food strategy to benefit the entire organism.
In traditional terms, these herbs would be said to support
defensive Qi and Wei. In modern language, this translates as herbs that support immunity. A two fold, temperature-specific water and alcohol technology
extracts complex sugars like polysaccharides that are soluble in water as well as oils such as
triterpenoids and other resins that are soluble in alcohol. Products extracted through both water
and alcohol are more nutritionally complete and active. Experience the
clarity and pure flavor of a MycoHerb product yourself, and compare it to any other.
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