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Fungi – The Flu Fighter Red Reishi Mushroom has a plethora of immune boosting properties to help avoid winter ills

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It’s a well-known fact that winter is the season for dreaded viruses, colds and ﬂus. Imagine sailing through without a snifﬂe or a sneeze! Well, medicinal mushroom, Mikei® Red Reishi, is the goto natural way to do this. Packed with antibacterial, antiviral and anti inﬂammatory immune boosting properties (1) – this little mushroom is the key to the healthiest winter yet! 4,000 years old, reishi mushrooms have been the most cherished and sought after medicinal herbs in Asia. Red reishi is a powerful adaptogenic (herbs with help stabilise physiological processes). Research has shown that the polysaccharides in red reishi stimulate the maturation of immune cells in to macrophages. Macrophages are cells that destroy pathogens without interfering with healthy cells – making them a key part of the immune system. These polysaccharide, along with reishi’s histamine-inhibiting ganoderic acids, aid in improving the body’s immune functions. Reishi can help protect against illness and infection when taken regularly (2). Now Mikei® Red Reishi Essence is making it simple to get through winter without any snifﬂes! Grown organically, in controlled conditions, free of any pesticides and pollutants, this is the purest and most potent red reishi supplement. The mushroom is only harvested when fully mature to ensure it is full of natural beneﬁts. Taken as one daily capsule that makes the active ingredients from the mushroom stronger and easier to absorb. Finally – a simple solution to beating winter woes!

Mikei® Red Reishi Essence is available from Harrods, Planet Organic and haeon.com. RRP £47.99 (one months supply)

References: 1. http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2011/12/31/organic-mushrooms-for-immune-support.aspx 2. http://www.thecandidadiet.com/reishi.htm