Support your immune system with AHCC® Physicians in Japan have recommended AHCC® to help maintain normal immune function and response since 1987, and AHCC® has been shown to be effective for many in numerous clinical studies. AHCC® - The Perfect Partner For A Healthy Immune System Why do some people seem perpetually healthy, while others are prone to illness? Why are more and more people being diagnosed with serious maladies? The answer to these health questions lies in part with your immune system. AHCC® is the perfect partner for a healthy immune system. Every day we are exposed to countless types of irritants, germs, pollutants and free radicals and other health-compromising substances. Thankfully, our immune system efficiently and immediately repels the greater majority of these irritants. Unfortunately, the constant onslaught can tax and weaken the immune response, which affects our overall health and well being. The immune system protects us against attack on many fronts. It plays a pivotal role in health maintenance as our primary defense mechanism. The immune system is responsible for optimal health and preservation of vitality. 700 Hospitals Can't Be Wrong Over 700 hospitals and medical clinics in Japan recommend AHCC® on a regular basis as part of an immune maintenance regimen. Furthermore, approximately 40,000 individuals worldwide use AHCC® on a regular basis to support their immune systems.* As the subject of several books, hundreds of articles and clinical trials, AHCC® has a solid basis for its popularity. Quality of Life As we age, quality of life becomes increasingly important. Individuals involved in clinical trials featuring AHCC® reported improvements in general well-being, and the overall quality of life. Specifically, 30-70% of participants experienced improvement in these areas. The discovery of AHCC's benefits led to the creation of Quality of Life Labs, and inspires our mission of providing safe, unique and efficacious dietary supplements. AHCC® an active compound for active people Active Hexose Correlated Compound (AHCC®) supports our body's natural defense mechanisms.* Clinical trials indicate AHCC® may play a significant role in increasing levels of various immune cells within the body, including Natural Killer Cells, Killer T-Cells, and macrophages.* AHCC® has also been shown to increase levels of interleukin-12 (IL-12), a powerful cytokine that is instrumental in maintaining cell health. Benefits Based on Research Various clinical trials conducted since 1987 in Japan have demonstrated that AHCC®'s has the ability to support normal immune function and may improve number and functions of immune system cells.* Research conducted at Hokkaido University, Kyorin University and Teikyo University, as well as clinical studies conducted in North America, reinforce these findings. Gaining the attention of researchers worldwide, the International AHCC Researchers Association was founded to promote further study. Nature Meets Technology AHCC® is the product of a highly specialized manufacturing process developed in Japan during the mid-1980s. AHCC® is an extract obtained from a hybridization of several species of mushroom mycelia. Cultivated under exacting conditions, the product is micro-encapsulated to protect the compounds' integrity. This proprietary technology is exclusive to AHCC®, ensuring a consistent, efficacious, and safe product. Better Health Through Quality and Purity A Smart Decision For Your Health AHCC® is manufactured under GMP standards guaranteeing quality and purity. Extensive laboratory studies have established the safety of AHCC®. AHCC® is mild and non-toxic, free of side effects and contraindications and has been safely consumed by tens of thousands since 1987. Benefits As Reported By AHCC® Users: Promotes Good Health Supports normal immune function* May improve number and functions of immune system cells* Overall Quality of Life Nature and Humanity Nature contains an abundance of plants and substances that benefit humans. Natural supplements such as herbs, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients have been safely used for centuries to promote optimal health. Modern science is embracing the power of nature, and research now substantiates many traditional uses. Recently, new nutritional technologies with benefits based on science have become more popular in the United States, Europe and Japan. With these technologies there is new hope. These revolutionary products make international headlines for their benefits. More importantly, through, individuals worldwide are discovering optimal health through nutritional science. A Commitment to Education and Information As consumers, we are inundated with an enormous amount of health information on the news, on the Internet, from family and friends and every branch of media, so when it's time to make a decision about your health, choose AHCC® - the right decision for good health. We encourage each individual to research and understand the science behind his or her health options. Please do not hesitate to research informative and scientific sources regarding AHCC®. AHCC® supports normal immune function and may improve number and functions of immune system cells. 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