
NAMMEX specializes
in medicinal mushroom products and is the primary supplier of mushroom extracts
to the nutritional supplement industry. Our best-selling extract is our reishi
mushroom extract, standardized to 4% triterpenes and 12.5% polysaccharides. Gaining
in popularity is our maitake mushroom extract, guaranteed to contain at least
25% polysaccharides.
We also have a
standardized shiitake extract, LEM, noted for its high oral activity. Because
we focus entirely on mushrooms, we have been able to identify the active compounds
in our products with an aggressive program of research and development.

QAI
Certified Mushroom Products
Meet NOP Standards
North American Reishi/Nammex is pleased to announce that our organic products
are now certified by Quality Assurance International, QAI, of San Diego, California.
This assures that our organic products meet the new regulations as set forth in
the U.S. National Organic Program, NOP.
Read more here...
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Chaga
Inonotus obliquus |
Chaga
is an irregularly shaped mushroom that commonly grows in northern regions on birch,
alder and beech trees. It is not cultivated but wild crafted. It has been used
for centuries in Russia as a cancer cure, often stomach and lung cancer, as
well as for common stomach ailments such as gastritis, ulcers and general pain.
Water decoctions have even been used in colonics for lower bowel problems. Scientific
research regarding the effects of chaga have centered around its common folk uses.
The most recent
and definitive analytical work on chaga has been performed by Dr. Kirsti Kahlos,
a pharmacognycist at the School of Pharmacy, University of Helsinki, Finland.
Kahlos and her colleagues found a wide variety of active triterpenes. Of those,
the most active was specified as inotodiol. Other researchers have found active
polysaccharides, a common occurrence in most medicinal mushrooms.
Scientific research
has confirmed some of the primary folk uses. Kahlos and others have found significant
anti-cancer activity against specific tumor systems. Kahlos also found
activity against specific influenza viruses. Chaga has shown anti-inflammatory
activity which it is believed could be responsible for some of its benefits to
the stomach and bowels.
We believe that Chaga
has positive health potential and for this reason we have developed a standardized
chaga extract. If you are interested, we would be happy to send you more detailed
information about chaga. Contact NAMMEX.
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The trend toward a healthier
diet and lifestyle will be reinforced and supported by the new paradigm shift
in food that is currently known as nutraceuticals and functional foods.
These categories, defined as they are by science, must be supported by scientifically
sound product specifications and formulations. It is therefore incumbent upon
companies that enter this arena to take up the challenge of offering truly effective
products capable of enhancing health.

From simple mushroom powders
to standardized mushroom extracts, NAMMEX strives to offer the highest
quality mushroom products to our customers. With the growing movement towards
personal responsibility in health care, we want to be certain that the products
we offer are safe and effective. Anything less is a breach of trust.
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