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Over the past 40 years, numerous scientific studies of the health effects of chaga have been studied and published. If you are interested in learning more, or wish to evaluate its potential benefits for yourself, please click the links below.
You can also go to Pubmed (an immense governmental database with links to scientific research articles) and use "Chaga' or "Inonotus Obliquus" as a search term.
The scientific name for Chaga is Inonotus obliquus. Chaga is unique among medicinal mushrooms. In addition to its potent immune stimulating properties Chaga has an extremely high value as an antioxidant.* This assessment was done on the Sayan Health, Inc extract by Brunswick Labs, performing a test that assigns supplements an “ORAC” score as a way to compare antioxidant properties between different supplements.
The ORAC value of the Sayan Health, Inc extract was much higher than green or black tea extracts.
The anti-oxidant properties are attributed to an active compound unique to Chaga mushroom bodies, a triterpene called betulinic acid.* The Wikipedia entry for betulinic acid contains interesting information about this active compound.
Chaga extracts also contain melanin compounds that may help to nourish the skin and hair, and may also protect the skin and hair from the damage that comes from aging and excessive exposure to the sun. Given this broad range of diverse health benefits Chaga is one of the most useful mushroom extracts for general immune support.*
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Chaga Research Studies
Antioxidant
Chemical Constituents of Inonotus obliquus
Immuno-supporting
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