This week Hifas da Terra Nutritional Therapist, Lorna
Ryan, talks about how mushrooms can support people living with cancer…
Welcome to the first instalment of exciting blog posts
about using mushrooms in integrative oncology care, brought to you by one of
the world leading biotechnology centres, Hifas da Terra.
In this first blog we showcase Hifas da Terra and present
the promising natural agents that are medicinal mushrooms, giving you an
overview of how mushrooms can support your integrative oncology. And, over the
next several blogs expect exciting detailed insights of how mushrooms effect cancer
pathways. We will explain how Mycotherapy may support immune health, reduce
inflammation, improve detoxification, maintain nutritional status and have the
potential for increased energy.
This blog series also brings a very special offer to all
Yes to Life members, a generous 30% off Hifas da Terra products, so even more
reasons to keep reading!
Let’s start today with a proper introduction to Hifas da
Terra (HdT), a family owned Spanish brand with international reputation in
Mycotherapy. In their very own chestnut forest, HdT grow medicinal mushrooms such as Shiitake,
Reishi, Royal Sun Agaricus, Boletus, Lion’s Mane and Maitake to certified organic standards. A specialized production process
delivers a pure extract, high in concentration of active ingredients. With a focus on research, innovation
and development HdT create high-quality medicinal mushroom products for the
skin and food supplements. HdT Founder Catalina Fernandez de Ana Portela
dedicates research and application of Mycology to health (Mycotherapy) to offer
a new perspective as adjunct to an integrative approach for cancer care.
So why are mushrooms so beneficial
as adjunct therapy in cancer support? Mushrooms are rich
in fibre, proteins, essential amino acids, trace elements, minerals, beta-glucans,
enzymes, triterpenes, oligosaccharides, natural antioxidants and vitamins (A,
B, C, E and D). Such rich nutritional properties found in clinical trials to
have very complex and versatile modes of action, namely due to their immune modulating compounds.
Clinical experience shows medicinal
mushrooms act as adaptogens, meaning they provide both stimulating and soothing
effects dependant on biological needs. For example, one type of mushroom can
stimulate an immune system which is underactive, such as in cancer patients, and
balance an immune system that is overly active for instance in autoimmune
diseases. This means in practice mushrooms clearly demonstrate a regulatory
effect on the body and
various effects on cancer pathways.
Importantly mushrooms
formulated in HdT products don't use the liver CYP450, used as the
metabolism pathway by most drugs. Meaning that since pharmacodynamics and
kinetics are not changed, mushrooms can be used safely under medical
supervision to support
biological responses, maintaining healthy cellular microenvironments,
nutritional status as well as supporting orthodox treatments such as
chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
If you wish to try Mycotherapy as an
adjunct to your care program it is highly recommend you contact our team of
qualified health professionals to seek advice on which mushroom may best
support your specific needs.
Hifas da Terra are delighted to offer YES TO LIFE members a 30% discount across the entire range of
Mycotherapy products.
Please contact our
team at health@hifasdaterra.com
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