Any opinions on AHCC?

[cl-user]

Any opinion on AHCC for boosting my immune system as TruDiagnostic says my CD4/CD8 ratio is too low because of rapa.

From Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

AHCC showed anti-inflammatory (20) and anticancer effects (7) (8) (9) (29) (22), enhanced resistance to microbial infections (3) (4), and may protect against oxidative stress-induced disorders (1). In healthy adults, AHCC improved T-cell immune responses (19), increased dendritic cell number and function (6), improved antibody response to influenza vaccine (21), and when used with Bifidobacterium longum, modulated T regulatory and dendritic cell phenotypes to favor anti-inflammatory responses after antibiotic use (30).

From ChatGPT:

Potential Benefits of Combining AHCC with Sirolimus

1. Immune Modulation:

• AHCC: AHCC is known to enhance the activity of natural killer (NK) cells, increase cytokine production, and modulate the activity of dendritic cells and macrophages. These effects can help maintain a balanced immune response.

• Sirolimus: Sirolimus suppresses the immune system by inhibiting the mTOR pathway, which reduces T cell and B cell proliferation.

• Potential Synergy: AHCC might help mitigate some of the immunosuppressive effects of sirolimus by supporting innate immune function without interfering with the drug’s ability to prevent transplant rejection.

2. Reduction of Side Effects:

• Immune Support: AHCC might help reduce the risk of infections and other complications associated with immunosuppression by enhancing the body’s natural immune defenses.

• Gut Health: AHCC has been shown to improve gut health, which can be beneficial since sirolimus can cause gastrointestinal side effects.

3. Overall Health and Well-being:

• Antioxidant Properties: Both AHCC and sirolimus have antioxidant properties that might work synergistically to reduce oxidative stress, a common issue in patients undergoing immunosuppressive therapy.

• Liver Protection: AHCC has hepatoprotective effects, which might help mitigate liver toxicity sometimes seen with sirolimus treatment.

[Bicep]

Used it for a while, didn’t notice much but didn’t work at it very hard. My daughter gave a bottle to me.