The mushroom Coprinus is rich in lectins and contains antioxidant L-ergothioneine.

Botanical: Coprinus Comatus
English: shaggy ink cap, lawyer’s wig, shaggy mane

Why buy shaggy ink cap?

The positive properties of the shaggy ink cap mushroom weren’t discovered in China (TCM), but in Europe. It usually grows in forests and meadows and can often be found in gardens and by the wayside as well. The protein-rich vital mushroom, which contains a high amount of different minerals and amino acids, is very popular.

Ingredients and use

The shaggy mane mushroom is rich in lectins. These are complex proteins or glycoproteins, which are able to bind specific carbohydrate structures and activate biochemical reactions in the cell. They can affect various metabolic processes such as the cell division, the ribosomal protein biosynthesis or the immune system. A comparative study showed that the Coprinus mushroom has the highest lectin activity of all edible and medicinal mushrooms.
(Source: Mikiashvili N, Elisashvili V, Wasser S, Nevo E: Comparative Study of Lectin Activity of Higher Basidiomycetes. DOI: 10.1615/ IntJMedMushr.v8.i1, 2006.)
Furthermore, an antioxidant protective effect of L-ergothioneine on the polyunsaturated fatty acids in the cell membranes could be documented.
(Source: Deiana M, Rosa A, Casu V, Piga R, Assunta Dessí M, Aruoma OI: L-ergothioneine modulates oxidative damage in the kidney and liver of rats in vivo: studies upon the profile of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Clin Nutr. 2004 Apr; 23(2):183-93)

Why you should buy Coprinus comatus capsules by Fairvital

• protects cells and tissues
• antioxidant
• can be of importance for a well-balanced blood sugar level
• source of plant protein for vegans
• adaptogenic
• vegan
• without silicon dioxide