AHCC |
(Active Hexose Correlated Compounds) |
AHCC is a nutritional food supplement developed from the mycelia of several
species of mushrooms including the shiitake. In Japan, many consider these mushrooms to be herbal medicines. AHCC: What is it? |
AHCC (Active Hexose Correlated Compounds) is processed in Japan using state-of-the-art biotechnology and is sold in the United States under the name Kinoko Gold AHCC. This product received the 2002 Nutracon award for Best New Product. Nutracon is the leading trade organization for the global neutraceutical industry. |
Intensive research has been conducted and continues in Japan, Korea and the USA to test its effectiveness of the nutrition supplement in enhancing the human immune system. The research shows positive results in tests on animals and in clinical studies of cancer patients undergoing chemo-therapy. |
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