Fascinating Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)
It is not by chance that in various countries it is referred to as the "mushroom of immortality" and the "mushroom of eternal life". In Japan, "Reishi" means "spiritual power". In China, it is known as "Lingzhi", which means "divine mushroom". It is one of the most valuable mushrooms in traditional medicine, used for the treatment of chronic diseases, and acknowledged for over 4000 years for its strong effects (similar to ginseng) documented in ancient books. It's also called the "mushroom of happiness" for its ability to alleviate ailments such as arthritis, insomnia, chest tightness, persistent weakness, high blood pressure, dizziness, mushroom poisoning, and heart diseases ...
Defining a fact: joint nutrition not only for those who have joint problems
Let's explore together the contents of this health-beneficial blend and how it works. It ensures better mobility, which is (far from) everything. Joint Pro improves a range of health specifications including inflammation, pain, stress resistance, and antioxidant capacity. The joint nutrition 𝒟𝓇. 𝐿𝓊𝒸𝓊𝓁𝓁𝓊𝓈 is created for prevention and is suitable for athletes (reduces weakness, load), seniors (addresses limited mobility - arthritis and arthrosis), persons after injuries (faster regeneration), people with overweight (strengthens joint resistance), youngsters (relieves stiffness, supports proper development).
Vitamin B3 Niacinamide
Vitamin B3 - niacin, perhaps the older ones also know it as vitamin P. It belongs to the group of B vitamins, which we find in the multiform B-complex. It is a very important group of vitamins that we necessarily need for the proper function of vision, mucous membranes, skin, heart... In the body, they are responsible for the production of energy in cells and are essential for the proper functioning of cardiac, muscle, and nerve activities.
Cordyceps - Zombie in Reality
Cordyceps sinensis - this is our zombie predator. In China, it is called "in winter insects, in summer herbs." Imagine a fungus that during reproduction in summer shoots its spores (seeds), which attach to the insect's body. It gradually grows throughout and parasitizes it, devours it from the inside out, with the insect still alive, even altering its outer appearance but still foraging until it retreats underground where it dies and mummifies. The fungus can survive in it for a longer period. The fungus literally controls the host's body, growing out of its body in summer, forming slender "sticks" 5-20 cm high. This inspired the video game series Last of Us where the Cordyceps fungus turns humankind into zombies. In real life, this video game unfolds in the actual life of insects. The victims are larvae of butterflies, large ants, spiders...
Reishi - the mushroom of immortality
Reishi, a mushroom used for over 4000 years. The divine mushroom of immortality - in the past, it was believed to revive even the dead. It holds its significant place especially in Chinese medicine (under the name lingzhi), where it was mentioned in writing as early as 200 BC. Entire armies were designated to search for it, as the Chinese imperial court believed it could be used to concoct the elixir of immortality. The Slovak name might not tell you much - Leskokôrka brown-red, is actually a wood-decaying parasitic mushroom, living mostly on injured trees. It has a vast spectrum of biologically active substances. Its effects are also described in the professional encyclopedia Mushrooms as medicine.
Vitamin B2 Riboflavin
Besides the well-known B-Complex mix of B vitamins, individual vitamins can also be purchased as solo supplements. Why is this good? The well-known set of B vitamins is a suitable dietary supplement if you have an overall deficiency of vitamins in the body. However, if you are dealing with a specific problem, it is sometimes more appropriate to reach for the exact type of vitamin you need to supplement. So why is vitamin B2 needed?