Some nutritionists recommend an intake of Siberian chaga of 1 gram per day for general health.  That amount is contained in about two bottles of Sayan™ Chaga beverage but consuming more than two bottles a day will not do any harm. That should provide you with a strong antioxidant boost to your immune system and general body strength.

 Is Sayan™ Chaga a tea?

There is a question we get a lot! There is no tea in any of our drinks.  The tea-like, earthy color of our Sayan™ Chaga drinks is actually the natural color of Chaga and our blend of herbs and berries.  There are absolutely no artificial ingredients or colors added to any of our products.

How is Siberian chaga different from chaga grown in Canada or the United States?

 Chaga grown in Siberia is much richer in antioxidants than chaga grown in other regions.  Perhaps it is the combination of the purity of the Siberian wilderness and extreme cold temperatures that makes Siberian chaga such a powerful antioxidant. There is also research suggesting that it is not simply the cold, but the extreme swings in temperature in the Siberian taiga that produce the strong antioxidant potency that chaga is famous for.  

Is Siberian chaga Safe?

Yes. Chaga is a natural food supplement and classified as a food additive by the FDA.  It has also been classified as a medicinal mushroom under the World Trade Organization (WTO) codes. To date, there are no known interactions or adverse side effects when taking chaga at the recommended dosage. Although no allergic reactions have been documented thus far, please consult your doctor prior to enjoying our drink if you are currently taking penicillin or intravenous glucose. For use with those with any serious health concerns, please consult a qualified medical practitioner, licensed herbalist or nutritionist. No adverse reactions to chaga have been recorded thus far, but we recommend exercising caution whenever introducing new foods to your diet.  

I've heard that Siberian chaga is an anti-cancer medicine.  Is that true?

Siberian chaga is not a medicine as defined by the FDA; it is classified as a food additive.  Siberian chaga is popularly used in other countries as an anti-cancer remedy.  There are numerous research studies concerning chaga and cancer, some of which have yielded evidence that chaga can slow the growth of cancerous tumors.  However, none of the studies have been done using Sayan™ Chaga beverage.  Sayan Health makes no medical claims about the Sayan™ Chaga beverage.  We strongly encourage you to do your own research, and to this end we list some studies that we hope will help you reach your own conclusions on this subject. (See Chaga Science.)

Which ingredients in Sayan™ Chaga are considered herbal remedies?

A number of the ingredients have been used in traditional herbal medicine.  Siberian chaga has a long list of uses in traditional herbal medicine that are discussed at length elsewhere in this website (see What is Chaga?) Meadowsweet has been used to treat acidic stomach, and the root has been chewed as a headache remedy.  A chemical compound derived from the plant as the basis for the invention of aspirin.  European Cranberry is relatively high in antioxidants, and cranberries have been traditionally used to treat urinary tract infections.  Eleutherococcus was heavily investigated by Soviet nutritional scientists, who believed it increased endurance, improved memory, had anti-inflammatory action, improved the immune system, and protected against certain adverse effects of radiation and chemotherapy. (see Adaptogens)

What's the meaning of the word ‘Sayan’ in the name

Sayan is the name of the mountain region in Siberia where Sayan Health harvests chaga and other herbs and berries included in our beverage.  The beauty, serenity and purity of the place inspired us to name the company and the beverage after it!