Chaga is full of life giving nutrients and antioxidant medicinal properties and contains over 215 Anti Aging Phytonutrients and key nutritional elements including the following:
Super Oxide Dismutase or SOD: A potent antioxidant that protects cells from oxidation and free radical damage
Inotodiol Triterpenes: Aids in balancing cholesterol metabolism, improve digestion, detoxify the liver and helps respiratory ailments, Show promise as an anti-viral compound in laboratory testing. (Kahlos, 1995, University of Helsinki)
Betulinic Acid: A pentacyclic triterpene. Has anti-bacterial properties and retards progression of HIV infections. Being investigated for its cytotoxic potential in human melanoma cell lines.
Beta Glucans: Many different types of these polysaccharides are present that enhance the immune system and assist the metabolism through improved intercellular communication.
Melanin: Enhances the appearance of hair, skin and eyes, restoring a more youthful appearance. Has demonstrated high antioxidant and genoprotective effects (Int. J. Medicinal Mushrooms, 2002)
Also contains other valuable substances including important nucleosides, minerals, amino acids, saponins, magnesium, sesquiterpenes, flanosterols, lactones, xylogalactoglucans, obliquol, trametenolic acids, tannins, steroids including ergosterols and lanosterols, and others, all offering tremendous health benefits.
"Wild crafted Siberian Chaga Extract is a superior, all-natural product to slow the aging process. It is an extremely rich source of consumable "Life Enhancing" compounds including antioxidants and adaptogens, which our bodies need to neutralize free radicals and reduce the effects of stress which set the stage for disease and aging."