Vitals - AHCC® - 180 Capsules (500 mg)

What are Vitals AHCC?

Vitals AHCC capsules use the AHCC manufactured by Amino Up. For many years, Amino Up, AHCC's manufacturer, has worked with some of the world's most respected scientists in Japan.

In contrast to Europe, where it is not (yet) generally known, AHCC® is a frequently utilized dietary supplement.

AHCC is a unique standardized extract of cultured shiitake mushroom or Lentinula edodes. It's a terrific supplement that has been scientifically proven to benefit the immune system.

What is AHCC, and is it the same with Shiitake Mushroom?

AHCC, or "Active Hexose Correlated Compound," is a standardized extract of cultured Shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes). AHCC® contains a mixture of nutrients, including amino acids, oligosaccharides, and minerals.

In a nutshell, AHCC® is made by culturing the mycelia of a shiitake mushroom, followed by separation, sterilization, and freeze-drying. Oligosaccharides, which comprise around 74% of the dry weight of AHCC®, are the most abundant component.

Does AHCC cause weight gain?

No. AHCC does not cause weight gain. 

High-Quality AHCC supplement

The renowned firm Amino Up Co. has been producing AHCC® in Japan since 1989, using a fermentation process that has been perfected over time.

Amino Up, like Vitals, is a firm believer in the importance of scientifically establishing the quality of their goods. In addition, its quality system and production processes satisfy the highest standards. This is because mycelia are extremely sensitive to temperature, humidity, and other microorganisms in the environment.

Amino Up's patented production method ensures that alpha-glucans, polysaccharides found in shiitake mycelia in modest numbers, are present at significant levels. This contrasts the mushroom's fruiting body, mainly made up of beta-glucans.

How is AHCC produced?

• It takes roughly forty days for the yeast to ferment. The mycelia are cultured in a rice bran-based liquid culture medium that has been created for this purpose.
• The mycelia convert components of the media into other nutrients throughout the fermentation process.
• This fermentation and conversion process created the unique composition of AHCC and what makes it different from any dried shiitake mushroom powder.
• Centrifugation separates the insoluble cell components after forty days, leaving a rich liquid ('supernatant') high in alpha-glucans and other nutrients.
• This is then freeze-dried into AHCC® powder, processed into capsules.
• The extract's fragile natural components are kept safe by avoiding employing heat at any point during the manufacturing process.

Recyclable Packaging

Vitals AHCC uses a biobased recyclable pot that ensures limited waste and is fully recyclable. You can read more about it here.

Key Health Benefits

AHCC helps activate the immune system

The approved health claim for AHCC by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is that it helps activate the immune system and exert potential effects in stimulating immunity. Several scientific studies have supported this health claim, which you can view here.

Studies show that AHCC supplementation boosts NK activity - natural killer cells (or NK cells). NK cells are a type of cytotoxic lymphocyte that constitute a significant component of the innate immune system. Naturally boosting NK cells (natural killer cells) helps increase immune response, which activates the immune system and exerts potential effects on the immune system. This stimulates immunity

The EFSA recommends an intake of 320 mg of AHCC per day.

(Source: EFSA)