Agaricus Blazei Murill commonly known as Brazilian Mushroom, originates from Piedade, located in the suburbs of Sao Paulo, Brazil. It contains a large amount of polysaccharide, which is believed to enhance immunity. It does not only bolster immunity but reduces excessive immune reactions to maintain a balance. Of all fungi, Agaricus Blazei Murill mushroom is particularly rich in polysaccharide, and has shown particularly strong results in treating and preventing cancer.
Animal studies have demonstrated Agaricus’ cytotoxic action on tumor cells and indirect immuno-potentiating activities. Many in vitro studies indicate Agaricus has the potential to activate and modulate the immune systems against abnormal cell growth.

The polysaccharide contained in Agaricus Blazei Murill vitalizes production of interferon and interleukin in small animals. This effect indirectly functions to destroy or prevent the proliferation of cancer cells. This refers to a cytokine inducing effect. Moreover, the experiments conducted by the researchers named above proved that this effect can also prevent viruses and other external factors from entering the tissue.

Living organisms have an immune system whose function is to eliminate pathogens, chemical toxic substances and mutation-induced cell proliferation. Cell proliferation causes the formation of a layer containing proteins that is decomposed by micro-organisms, e.g. bacteria. It is thanks to this function, which we know as immunity, that the body stays healthy. It combats dangerous organisms by preventing them from penetrating the tissue, and therefore the body as a whole. It is widely held that cancer develops through a weakening of the immune system through aging or other factors. This is one of the reasons why attention is focusing more and more on Agaricus Blazei Murill. The mushroom contains large quantities of polysaccharides, which have been attributed an immunity enhancing effect. In addition, it reduces hyper-reaction of the immune system and thus contributes to establishing an equilibrium in the system as a whole.

(Reference from article written by O. Borzacchini)