ADVANCED Active Hexose Correlated Compound Fucoidan Formula
An advanced, vegan formula that combines selected mushroom extracts rich in alpha and beta glucans with premium Maritech® fucoidan from brown algae. The raw materials are selected for high purity, traceability and consistent quality. The capsules are made of pullulan (from tapioca) without fillers, binders or additives, and the product is packed in environmentally friendly materials.

Health benefits
• Research on alpha-/beta-glucans from medicinal mushrooms has over time investigated how intake can be linked to changes in immune-related parameters in the body (eg measured via T-cells/NK-cells and various signaling molecules).
• Fucoidan fractions from brown algae have been studied in the literature for properties related to cell interactions and antioxidant-related mechanisms, as well as as components in diet and nutrition.
• Less well known: some studies have explored the possible interaction between mushroom glucans and fucoidan in mixtures, looking at whether the combination can affect markers that are often examined in connection with the body's normal response (an area for further research).

Technical details / specifications
Form: Vegan capsules of pullulan (tapioca)
Raw material profile per capsule:
– 300 mg shiitake-based Active Hexose Correlated Compound (AHCC)
– 150 mg "Mixed Active Hexose Correlated Compound" (mixture of shiitake, reishi, maitake, royal sun and chaga)
– 85 mg maitake extract (Grifola frondosa) [50% polysaccharides, 30% beta-1,3/1,6-D-glucan]
– 50 mg shiitake extract (Lentinula edodes) [50% polysaccharides, 30% beta-1,3/1,6-D-glucan]
– 20 mg Maritech® wakame extract (standardized to 85% fucoidan)
Additives: none (without fillers/binders)
Production: manufactured in the UK according to GMP
Packaging: recyclable bag
Origin fucoidan: Maritech® (Marinova, Australia)
Origin mushroom glucans: selected suppliers (leading expertise in the respective raw materials)

Label information (ingredients, amounts, allergens, daily dose, RI, portions, storage, manufacturer/importer)
Statutory designation: Dietary supplement
Ingredients: Shiitake-based AHCC; "Mixed AHCC" (shiitake, reishi, maitake, royal sun, chaga); maitake extract (50% polysaccharides, 30% beta-1,3/1,6-D-glucan); shiitake extract (50% polysaccharides, 30% beta-1,3/1,6-D-glucan); Maritech® wakame extract (85% fucoidan); capsule: pullulan (tapioca)
Recommended daily dose: 1–2 capsules daily, 30 minutes before meals. In case of increased need, the intake can be divided morning and evening, up to 4 capsules per day, by agreement with healthcare personnel
Content per daily dose: depends on the selected dose (see "raw material profile per capsule"; reference intake (RI) has not been determined for these raw materials)
Number of portions per package: depends on package size and selected daily dose (stated on the packaging)
Allergens: no declarable allergens added
Storage: dry and cool (<25 °C), tightly closed, inaccessible to children. Do not use if seal is broken
Manufacturer: UK manufacturer under GMP
Raw material supplier fucoidan: Marinova/Maritech®
Importer/responsible business in the EEA: Uno Vita AS, Norway (name/address appears on the label)
Batch/Lot and "best before": stated on the packaging

Reservation
Allowed to be used by adults. The recommended daily dose should not be exceeded. The effect may vary from person to person. Dietary supplements should not replace a varied and balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of the reach of children. Uno Vita AS does not claim that the products we market can cure disease.

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