Does Antrodia cinnamomea have the effect of protecting the liver?
Antrodia cinnamomea has the effect of protecting the liver. The main origin of this effect comes from the fact that the discoverer saw that the Taiwanese aborigines would chew Antrodia cinnamomea to improve their physical strength and relieve discomfort after drinking. Indeed, in the early days, Antrodia cinnamomea was also regarded as a good remedy for hangovers by the Taiwanese aborigines.
According to an article from the Taiwan Antrodia Cinnamomea Industry Association , Antrodia Cinnamomea can effectively reduce the AST and ALT (GOT and GPT) values induced by carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) or alcohol-induced liver damage, and its effect is better than the currently commonly used liver protection drug silymarin.
Antrodia cinnamomea can also delay the development of liver cell fibrosis in experimental mice induced by carbon tetrachloride. Currently, there are also Antrodia cinnamomea products that have obtained health food certification for their liver-protecting effects, which shows the excellence of Antrodia cinnamomea in liver-protecting effects.
There are also professional papers pointing out that "Antrodia cinnamomea has a clear protective effect on acute alcoholic liver damage"
The four major components and effects of Antrodia cinnamomea
The most precious ingredient inAntrodia cinnamomea is triterpenoid compounds. In addition, there are three other particularly famous ingredients, including: polysaccharides , superoxide dismutase , and adenosine . These effects have one thing in common, that is, they are particularly effective in activating cells , can improve physical fitness, and even promote the death of malignant cells, which helps to adjust physical fitness and maintain health.
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What are triterpenes
The triterpenes contained in Antrodia cinnamomea are considered to be its most important active ingredients. It is currently known that Antrodia cinnamomea triterpenes can inhibit the growth of mammalian blood cancer (leukemia) cells, and human cancer cell culture experiments have confirmed that Antrodia cinnamomea triterpenes can inhibit colorectal cancer, breast cancer, liver cancer and lung cancer cells. In addition, Antrodia cinnamomea triterpenes can effectively inhibit the generation of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS), thereby reducing the free radical content in the body and achieving anti-inflammatory effects. Currently, it is known that diseases caused by free radical damage in the body include atherosclerosis, diabetes, hypertension, cancer, and aging. -
What are polysaccharides
One of the polysaccharides currently regarded as an important indicator internationally is "glucan". Glucan also has anti-cancer activity. It inhibits the formation and growth of tumor cells and prevents tumor metastasis by protecting cells from genotoxic carcinogens. Therefore, in Japan, glucan has been used as an adjuvant for cancer chemotherapy and radiotherapy. This natural, non-toxic and beneficial active polysaccharide (glucan) is most abundant in mushrooms in nature. The very significant immune regulation effect of Antrodia cinnamomea is largely related to its rich content of glucan. -
About Superoxide Dismutase
It is an important antioxidant enzyme in organisms. It is synthesized by the body itself or obtained through food intake and is widely used in skin care products. SOD can neutralize free radicals and protect cells from oxidative damage, thus providing comprehensive protection for the skin. -
About Adenosine
Adenosine is one of the important bioactive ingredients isolated from Antrodia cinnamomea, and has been proven to have anti-tumor and neuroprotective activities. In addition, it can also effectively improve the blood circulation system!
In addition to protecting the liver, the most famous effect of Antrodia cinnamomea is to help chemotherapy patients recover their strength and inhibit the continued growth of cancer cells. Lu Zhitong's paper on the effect of Antrodia cinnamomea mycelium on tumor cells also concluded that Antrodia cinnamomea has obvious immunomodulatory effects and can indirectly inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
The key active ingredients of Antrodia cinnamomea for liver protection
The key ingredient of Antrodia cinnamomea for protecting the liver is "triterpenoid compounds" . Gao Xiaowei from Peking University Health Science Center studied the triterpenoid Compound B separated from the fruiting body of Antrodia cinnamomea and found that it has the effect of reducing the GPT value in the blood of mice with acute liver disease induced by carbon tetrachloride, and also has anti-allergic, anti-histamine and anti-hypertensive functions. Compared with Ganoderma lucidum, the triterpenoid component of Antrodia cinnamomea is even dozens of times higher than that of Ganoderma lucidum.
The liver protection mechanism of triterpenes is mainly as follows
- Reduce liver inflammation : The triterpenoid compounds in Antrodia cinnamomea can inhibit the liver's inflammatory response and prevent further damage to liver cells.
- Antioxidant protection : The liver is the body's detoxification factory and is vulnerable to attack by free radicals. Antrodia cinnamomea protects liver cells through its antioxidant effect.
- Promote liver cell regeneration : Studies have shown that Antrodia cinnamomea may help promote the repair and regeneration of liver cells.
Who is suitable to use Antrodia cinnamomea to protect liver?
The following people are particularly suitable for using Antrodia cinnamomea to maintain the liver:
- Staying up late often : Staying up late will increase the burden on the liver. Antrodia cinnamomea can help detoxify and repair the liver.
- Drinkers : Antrodia cinnamomea helps reduce alcohol damage to the liver.
- People with abnormal liver function : such as high liver index and fatty liver.
- People with high stress in life : Stress can affect liver metabolism, and the antioxidant effect of Antrodia cinnamomea can help relieve stress.
How to take Antrodia cinnamomea safely
The safest way to take it is to buy "Antrodia cinnamomea health products" that have passed safety certification on the market and follow the manufacturer's recommended usage. If you are a patient with a special disease, you must also consult a doctor. In order to use Antrodia cinnamomea more safely and achieve the effect of protecting the liver, it is recommended that your lifestyle habits can also be adjusted.
Including diet control, regular exercise and moderate exercise. Antrodia cinnamomea is a natural liver protector due to its rich active ingredients and multiple health benefits.
Whether it is for daily maintenance or for people with heavy liver burden, Antrodia cinnamomea can provide effective help.
Only by choosing qualified products and combining them with a healthy lifestyle can you truly achieve the effect of protecting your liver. If you have more questions about Antrodia cinnamomea liver protection, you can ask Zhangli what products are suitable for you.
