Terpenes

Anti-inflammatory and bactericidal properties with naturally occurring hydrocarbon based on combinations of the isoprene unit.

Triterpenes​

Found in plant gums and resins, having unsaturated molecules based on formula C30 H 48. Most numerous and diverse group of plant natural products providing protection against pathogens and pests. Accelerate the process of tissue repair and wound healing, inducing cell migration, proliferation, and collagen deposition.

Sterols

A type of lipid occurring naturally in plants, animals, and fungi, vital to cell membrane structure with powerful cholesterol-lowering properties for bad LDL. Phyto-sterols in plants are powerful therapeutic ingredients, present in Chaga is 45% lanosterol, 25 % inotodial and 30% ergosterol, fecosterol and other.

Beta-glucans 

Type of polysaccharide, bioactive molecules found in all animals, birds, fish and plant kingdoms with response modulators activating the immune system. Studies show the immune system quickly responds to invading pathogens, viruses, bacteria, radiation damage, environmental toxins for all life forms to maintain homeostasis. They increase the body's ability to regenerate red blood cells, prevent liver and kidney damage. A key activator in the process of phagocytosis: white macrophage blood cells engulf and destroy harmful and diseased foreign substances in the body stimulating immune effector cells. Increase production of cytokines and antibodies including lymphokines triggering more white blood cells. Increase studies focus on the dramatically speeding recovery of free radicals, radiation, damaged tissue and cells, inhibiting mutagenic and immunomodulating effects of cancerous tumors. Beta-glucans nourish immune cells, recognize and destroy mutated sick cells. Skin regenerative effects on "youth" and heal the skin. An anti-aging study of women showed a 47% improvement in lines, wrinkles, and firmness and 60% in elasticity.

Betulin

Present in the bark of birch trees, white shiny powdery material with anti-microbial properties. The University of Chicago found to be the most promising of 2500 extracts studied. Infection fighting, heals wounds rapidly, skin protective stimulating growth of healthy skin cells.

Betulinic Acid

Strong anti-tumor, attracted to sites in the body where tumors are present, no side effects, no toxicity, cause apoptosis on tumor cells, spontaneous cell disassembly.

Melanin

Pigment found throughout the natural world, it's the ink used by octopus as a shield against danger, gives Chaga it's coloration and creates color in human skin. Chaga contains more melanin than any other food or herb known and is the best nutritional source of the compound with high anti-oxidant and genoprotective effects. In humans melanin is found in the basal layer of the epidermis differing skin colors, hair providing its color, the iris indicating eye color, inner ear with more melanin less susceptible to damage and hearing loss. The nervous system contains melanin including areas of the brain stem (medulla), the zona reticularis of the adrenal glands. Corticotropin, the pituitary hormone stimulating the adrenals alters melanin production in the body. The pineal gland requires melanin to function optimally. Melanin enhances the beauty, a neurologically active protein (neuropeptide) found in neurons producing important neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and adrenalin. Prevents DNA damage by UV's, aids in hearing, pineal gland, adrenals, and nervous system.

Superoxide Dismutase (SOD)

An enzyme found in all living cells that catalyzes the dismutation of the radical into either ordinary oxygen or hydrogen peroxide. An important antioxidant defense against oxidative stress in the body preventing damaged tissue. Used to treat pain and swelling caused by osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Flavonoids

Anti-oxidants which act on the immune system.

Chitin

Hardest all-natural material on earth. Locked in chitin walls are the bio-actives that make Chaga a powerful mushroom.