Agaricus Blazei Murill (ABM) is another botanical that has a remarkable properties, some of which have been excessively touted or exaggerated by promoters - others which have been overlooked entirely. Known as "Cogmelo de Deus" ("Mushroom of God"), ABM is a regular part of the diet of the indigenous peoples outside San Paulo, Brazil, where researchers found very low incidence of a variety of adult illnesses. It believes that ADM is a contributing factor. It is well-established that various mushrooms have important immunological effects - and their effects have been known for centuries. The ABM mushroom was tested at the Tokyo University National Center Center Laboratory and the Tokyo College of Pharmacy. Compared to the other commonly used mushrooms - including maitake, reishi, and shiitake, ABM exhibited far superior Immune Enhancing Effect. Compositional studies attribute this effect to the much higher levels of key polysaccharides and other components unique to ABM. |