MGN-3

Posted on 2005-12-30 20:01:01 in Other Vital Nutraceuticals & Nutrients |

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

MGN-3 is produced by integrating an extract from the outer shell of rice bran with extracts from three different types of mushroom&emdash;shiitake, kawaratake, and suehirotake. In Japan, extracts of these three mushrooms are leading prescription treatments for cancer.

ROLE IN ANTI-AGING:

MGN-3 strengthens the immune system by boosting the activity of natural killer cells, Tcells and B-cells. Cancer patients have used MGN-3 both as a treatment and as an adjunct to lessen the toxicity of conventional therapies and improve their effectiveness. MGN-3 also has been used successfully, though to a lesser extent, with AIDS patients and patients with hepatitis B and C.

DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS: Not applicable

THERAPEUTIC DAILY AMOUNT:

Depends largely upon preparation used. One clinical study gave participants 3g per day for 6-months with no reports of adverse effects.

MAXIMUM SAFE LEVEL: Not established

SIDE EFFECTS/CONTRAINDICATIONS: None known

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