Are spring allergies overshadowing the joy of spring?

We wait for spring every year as salvation after the seemingly endless gray winter. But for those for whom spring allergies are awakened by the awakening nature - it is a more tiring time when you just want to go somewhere. However, there are natural ways that can help relieve spring allergies - these are the medicinal mushrooms CHAGA and REISHI.

How does an allergic reaction occur in our body?

These adaptogens are like little immune system trainers. Our body has an excellent defense system that allows us to overcome all kinds of unwanted organisms that can harm us. However, sometimes the immune system overzealously takes on this role and begins to defend us against even harmless organisms and substances such as pollen. In this case, a whole sequence of reactions occurs - the so-called mast cells begin to release histamine to fight allergens. The effect of histamine on the body is similar to inflammation. It dilates the blood vessels, making them more "leaky", which causes swelling and itching. Therefore, due to the release of a higher amount of histamine, a whole series of bothersome factors appear, such as red and stinging eyes, runny nose, sneezing.

In the case of acute allergic reactions, drugs that block the release of histamine are usually used. However, not everyone wants to use these drugs because they have side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness or headache.

REISHI and CHAGA - a natural way to relieve spring allergy symptoms

For those who want to try to relieve allergic reactions with natural substances, we suggest you take a look at medicinal mushrooms - REISHI and CHAGA. Studies show ( 1 , 2 ) that these mushrooms can help reduce allergic reactions.

How can REISHI and CHAGA help with allergic reactions?

• Histamine Blocking: REISHI and CHAGA contain special molecules called triterpenes. These substances act as natural antihistamines, helping to prevent the release of histamine from mast cells. So you can get relief from the unpleasant symptoms caused by histamine without causing the drowsiness that traditional antihistamines can cause.
• Immune system balance: Mushrooms are rich in beta glucans - complex sugars. Beta glucans have an immunomodulatory effect, so they can both wake up a dormant immune system and calm it down when it goes into overdrive, as happens during an allergic reaction. These active substances act as little messengers, calming the overactive immune system and reducing its sensitivity to harmless allergens.
• Gut Health Heroes: Did you know that your gut plays an important role in the development of allergies? It contains a lot of good and bad bacteria, so it is very important to maintain a healthy balance between them. Mushrooms are prebiotics, meaning they feed the good gut bacteria. Such a happy gut microbiota helps keep the whole system, including the immune system, running smoothly, which can reduce allergy symptoms.

Mushrooms aren't a miracle cure, but they can be a powerful natural remedy to help control your allergies and enjoy spring again!

* This information is for informational purposes only. You should consult your doctor or pharmacist regarding the use of dietary supplements.