Medicinal mushrooms contain many valuable ingredients that contribute to a good supply of cartilage and joints in the body. These include vitamins, minerals, trace elements, amino acids, polypeptides and polysaccharides. With their anti-inflammatory, immunoregulatory and analgesic properties, they bring relief during an acute episode. They can also be used well prophylactically, especially in people with a corresponding genetic predisposition.
The various vital or medicinal mushrooms can target the causes and symptoms of arthritis. Reishi, for example, is effective against inflammation. The ABM regulates the immune system. In doing so, it can stimulate a weak immune system as well as dampen excessive immune reactions so that the misdirected destruction process is stopped.