24 Sep, 2024Beta-glucans – medicinal properties, method of application and reviews of doctors
What are beta-glucans? Beta-glucans (β-glucans) are a group of high-molecular carbohydrates, which are a type of glucans consisting of β-D-glucose chains (polysaccharides in which glucose molecules are linked into long chains). These compounds are found in nature in mushrooms, cereals (such as...
24 Sep, 2024Medicinal mushrooms and prospects for their use in pharmaceuticals
Mushrooms have been used for centuries in traditional medicine of different nations, but in recent decades scientific research has opened up new horizons for their use in modern pharmaceuticals. Due to the rich content of bioactive substances such as polysaccharides, terpenes, alkaloids...
24 Sep, 2024Chaga melanins: protection against UV radiation and skin cancer
Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) is a parasitic fungus that grows on trees, most often birch trees, in northern forests. This fungus is known for its unique healing properties, among which melanins play a special role. Studies have shown that chaga melanins can not...
24 Sep, 2024Biologically Active Compounds Of Functional Mushrooms – A Source Of Innovation In Pharmaceutics And Medicine
Medicinal plants have been traditionally used for many thousands of years for treatment and as a source of most biologically active substances, and therefore such herbal medicines form an important part of traditional and evidence-based medicine throughout the world. The widespread use...
24 Sep, 2024Medicinal Mushroom Amanita Muscaria: Research and Use in Alcoholism and Smoking
In recent years, interest in the medicinal properties of the Amanita muscaria mushroom has increased significantly, especially in countries such as Canada, where research is being conducted into the use of this mushroom in the treatment of alcoholism and smoking addiction. The...
24 Sep, 2024Medicinal Mushrooms for Cognitive Enhancement: Current Research
Interest in medicinal mushrooms for cognitive enhancement has grown significantly in recent years, especially among people over 30 who are looking to maintain brain health and slow down age-related changes. Medicinal mushrooms such as lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus), chaga (Inonotus obliquus), reishi...
24 Sep, 2024Chaga – the king of medicinal mushrooms: Medical and biological properties, biology and chemical composition of the fungus
Chaga (Inonotus obliquus), is a parasitic fungus that grows on tree trunks, mainly birches. In recent years, interest in chaga has increased significantly due to its unique medicinal properties and active components that can have a positive effect on human health. This...
24 Sep, 2024Myco pharmaceutics and Modern Safe Drugs for Treatment and Prevention
In recent decades, biohacking, a trend aimed at optimizing health through scientifically proven methods, has become popular among those seeking long-term disease prevention and improving quality of life. One of the most interesting areas for biohackers is myco pharmaceutics, the study and...
24 Sep, 2024Amanita Muscaria (Fly Agaric Red): Description, History of Use, Chemical Composition, and Potential for Treatment
Amanita Muscaria, or Fly Agaric Red, is a mushroom from the Amanitaceae family known for its bright coloring and psychoactive substance content. The mushroom cap has a characteristic red color with white spots, making it easily recognizable in nature. It is found...
