Supports metabolism and immune modulation.

• Maitake (Grifola frondosa) sporophorum, from organic farming (IT BIO 006)
• anti-caking agents: calcium carbonate, silicon dioxide
• vegetable cellulose capsule

Contains:

β-D-glucans (β 1,3 – β 1,6) both soluble and insoluble
• Minerals: potassium, iron and magnesium
• Amino acids
• Vitamin B1, B2 and B3
• Ergosterol, precursor of vitamin D2 and D4
• Lectins and metal proteins
• Ergothioneine
• Triterpenes
• Ergosterols
• Polyphenols

3 capsules per day, preferably away from meals

pack of 90 capsules

• Gluten Free
• NO GMOs
• Organic ingredients – Made in Europe
• Listed in the supplement register: code 77816
• Paraf code: 923588990
• EAN code: 8059173430628

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