Agrocybe aegerita, known as Pioppino in Italian, Black Poplar Mushroom, or Chestnut Mushroom, has been cultivated and consumed in Mediterranean Europe for centuries. It grows naturally on poplar, willow, and elder trees. Beyond its rich, nutty culinary flavour, it contains a unique lectin called agrocybin with demonstrated antifungal and anti-tumor properties, as well as a rich polysaccharide fraction with prebiotic and immunostimulatory activity. Traditional Italian herbalism has long used it as a digestive tonic. Modern research is increasingly interested in its antioxidant phenolic profile and its potential in gut microbiome support.

Gut Health & Prebiotic Support

Rich polysaccharide and chitin content acts as a prebiotic, feeding beneficial Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species and supporting intestinal barrier function.

Antioxidant & Anti-Inflammatory Defense

High phenolic content and ergothioneine provide robust antioxidant protection, reducing oxidative stress and systemic inflammation.

Immune Modulation

Beta-glucans activate innate immune cells, enhancing macrophage phagocytosis and NK cell activity.

Antifungal Properties

Agrocybin demonstrates antifungal activity against Candida albicans and other pathogenic fungi in laboratory studies.

Anti-Tumor Activity

Agrocybin and polysaccharide fractions show anti-proliferative activity against multiple cancer cell lines in vitro.

Produktanwendungen

Gut Health & Prebiotic BlendsAntioxidant FormulasDaily Immune SupportDigestive Wellness ProductsFunctional Food IngredientsAnti-Aging Supplements

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Details zur Herstellung

Extraktionsverfahren

Hot water extraction to maximize polysaccharide and phenolic yield.

Normung

Standardized to ≥20% polysaccharides by UV spectrophotometry.

Verfügbare Formate

Powder (4:1, 8:1 extract)
Liquid Tincture (30ml, 50ml)
Capsule Fill
Gut Health Blend Ingredient

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