The YS Nutrition is essentially a natural organic food and in most cases can be considered as part of a normal diet. A specific answer requires knowledge about each individual drug being used by a patient and this is best obtained by consulting with a pharmacist or the doctor prescribing the medication. One can also consult with a health practitioner experienced in the use of natural/organic supplements.

YS Nutrition products are dry, live cultures that are in powder form with less than five percent water moisture. They have a two-year shelf life if the container is kept closed and the temperature is kept below one hundred degrees. Hence, they can be safely stored at room temperature.

The YS Nutrition formulas for humans have been adapted for small animals and horses. The medicinal mushroom varieties used in YS Nutrition supplements work the same in all mammals, whether human, horse, dog or cat. Already, YS Nutrition equine products are widely used in competitive equestrian sports, including horse racing, dressage, eventing and show jumping. A number of top international sport horses are fed YS Nutrition supplements.

Yes, The Performance-D Immune line contains mushroom varieties with the important elements needed by the body to maintain healthy, cellular functions. There are other YS Nutrition supplements that are designed to target specific functions of the body. These products include supplements for Trauma, Traum, and energy, Extreme, for humans. There are also YS Nutrition products designed to meet the health needs of horses, Equine-D and Young Horse and small animals, such as cats and dogs.

We believe that YS Nutrition products are superior to any other nutritional supplement that claims to provide immune system support. Mushrooms are fungi and their relationship to mammals is unique. Mushrooms have an immune system that is very similar to mammals. The viral afflictions that occur in mushrooms also occur in many mammals. Mushrooms have the capacity to manufacture vital nutrients that mammals need, and in certain cases cannot manufacture on their own. Mammals have a unique transporter in their cells that is specifically designed to transport an essential nutrient only found in mushrooms – L-Ergothioneine, or Ergo. Ergo is one of the most potent antioxidants and is known to provide tremendous support to the immune system.

As previously stated, most other nutritional products in use today, are developed from fruits and vegetables, and while they may contain extracted and added single chemicals with unique antioxidant properties and/or values, they cannot compare with the thousands of natural bioactive enzymes and nutrients found within mushrooms. The medicinal mushrooms used in the production of YS Nutrition products are organically grown and they are grown on organic oats – a sort of oat soil. The organic mushrooms and oats are dried and ground. Nothing is extracted or added. Rather, the final product is a complete, whole, organically grown food containing a rich variety of nutrients.

At the maintenance dose, YS Nutrition products cost an average of $1.00 per day. In comparison, many other nutritional supplements, including many that have no clinical studies to back their claimed benefits, cost far more. Consider that in both China and Japan, extracts of some of the medicinal mushroom varieties used in YS Nutrition supplements are sold as pharmaceuticals for use in such things as cancer treatment and these pharmaceuticals are very expensive. For example, ImmPower™, a mushroom supplement, costs $4 to $10 per day for the amounts necessary to treat serious illnesses. YS Nutrition products provide the body with much needed nutritional support at a relatively low cost.

YS Nutrition, Performance-D Immune™ costs $29.95 for a one-month supply.

YS Nutrition, Performance-D Traum ™ costs $34.95 for a one-month supply.

YS Nutrition, Performance-D IEatreme™ costs $34.95 for a one-month supply.

YS Nutrition productss are designed to be life-long support for good health. Because YS Nutrition products are nothing other than whole food, there are no obvious contraindications to long-term use. Taking increased amounts for short periods of time is also safe, in most cases. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), medicinal mushrooms are regarded as “tonics.” The Chinese consider tonics to be safe and take them on a regular on-going basis to promote good health and well-being. The purpose of YS Nutrition products are to provide cells and tissues within the bodies of both humans and animals with the nutritional support needed to remain healthy and to allow for more normal body function.

The best evidence that the YS Nutrition is benefitting you is that you will notice an increased level of energy and a general feeling of well-being and health. These changes, however, can be considered to be subjective evidence. There are two more scientific measurements. One measurement of response is a “natural killer cell activity test” that can measure the increase in natural killer cells. Such a test can be requested through a health practitioner.

In addition, Oxis International Inc, a medical/diagnostic research company, recently developed a method for testing anti-oxidative/anti-inflammatory activity in the blood of mammals. Antioxidant levels are important because antioxidants help to counter the damage done to cells from oxidative stress and inflammation. This method developed by Oxis International Inc. has been used to study the impact of taking Mushroom supplements and studies have shown that the Mushrooms did increase the level of anti-oxidative/anti-inflammatory activity in the blood, thus, increasing the body’s ability to fight off oxidative stress.

People taking YS Nutrition products can notice an improvement in energy levels, concentration, appetite and stress within hours after taking the product. In addition, in a short period of time, the nutrients within YS Nutrition whole food begin helping the body increase the number of “natural killer” cells that go to work protecting the body against such things as viruses, bacteria and other dangerous organisms. Within days of taking YS Nutrition whole food, the numbers of these natural killer cells can dramatically increase. How quickly your system improves depends upon your personal health. People with compromised immune systems or deficiencies, may require a longer time for their bodies to respond and rebuild proper cellular function.

Yes, YS Nutrition products can be safely taken with most other dietary supplements. YS Nutrition products contain high levels of many minerals, proteins and bioactive nutrients and therefore, can also be used to replace many other nutritional supplements. YS Nutrition products can be used to compliment other nutritional supplements. Many nutritional scientists are of the opinion that the enzyme within this product blend can help the body utilize other needed nutrients and supplements making these substances more bioavailable.

It is rare but possible that one may experience episodes of diarrhea during the initial week of taking YS Nutrition whole food. However, this is a positive reaction because the YS Nutrition is cleaning out the digestive system as there are parasitic and bad bacterial growths that occur within the digestive track. YS Nutrition whole food contains natural anti-bacterial and anti-viral chemicals that help clean the intestinal track. By the second week, cases of diarrhea will disappear as the body’s immune function improves and the digestive system is restored to its proper health and function.

As with all supplements, YS Nutrition products should be kept out of the reach of children. Pregnant and nursing women should consult with a healthcare professional before using this product.

A daily dose dietary supplement of most YS Nutrition products is 1 gram. This daily dose achieves the maximum stress reduction benefits of the product. Cells and tissues can absorb what bioactive nutrients they need from the components of the YS Nutrition. The YS Nutrition products are a natural whole food and in most cases a person can increase the daily dosage with minimal risk of side effects. YS Nutrition products can be taken at any time, with any foods. For the best effect, however, it is recommended that you take one dose in the morning and one dose in the late afternoon.

Allergies to mushrooms are most often associated with exposure to the mushroom spores that originate on the top part of the mushroom, called the fruit body. YS Nutrition products are derived from the mycelia, or root of the mushroom, which contains no spores. Many people who believe they are allergic to mushrooms are able to take YS Nutrition supplements with no allergic reaction. However, if you are concerned, please check with a health care professional who specializes in natural products. You should also start with a lowered dosage of the Performance-D products and if you do not experience any signs of an allergic reaction, increase the dosage until you reach the recommended daily dose.

The Performance-D products are a unique mixture of approximately 4,000 proteins, enzymes, nutrients and various bioactive organic molecules. This mixture is in a perfect biological ratio for use by mammals and the ratio was created not by scientists, but by Mother Nature. The mushroom is categorized as a Eukaryotic cell. Eukaryotic cells are defined as the cells of organisms, including humans. They contain a true nucleus bounded by a nuclear membrane. The chemistry of the mushroom has similarities to some chemical processes within mammals and this activity may explain the wonderful natural healing effect of mushrooms when consumed by mammals.

Important bioactive enzymes, proteins and nutrients contained in mushrooms include, but are not limited to, beta-glucans, cordycepin, glycoproteins such as PSK and PSP, organic selenium compounds, poly phenols, L-Ergothioneine, nucleic acids, amino acids and triterpenes. These bioactive substances are associated with immune-enhancing effects, such as decreased inflammation and more normal cellular and immune function.

Mushrooms have evolved a unique and complex enzymatic system. The Performance-D blend of mushrooms were designed to maximize the many diverse combinations of bioactive substances, nutrients and enzymes contained in different mushrooms, such as polyphenols, tri-terpenes, glycoproteins, beta-glucans, organic selenium compounds, and L-Ergothioneine. This approach uses a synergistic combination of bioactive mushrooms to address the particular nutritional and medicinal needs of humans and animals. Most nutritional products in use today, developed from fruits and vegetables, may contain extracted and added single chemicals with unique antioxidant properties and/or values, but none can compare with the thousands of natural bioactive enzymes and nutrients within mushrooms. These bioactive enzymes and nutrients act together to normalize cellular and immune function and thus, allow the body to properly and quickly respond to any stressful forces.

The Performance-D supplements are composed of a special blend of medicinal mushrooms, each with unique bioactive and nutrient capacities. The “secret” lies in the correct ratios of mushrooms combined within the product. These ratios have been researched and developed by well-known scientists and have gained positive endorsements by leading experts in the field of natural/dietary medicine. In-vitro and in-vivo research studies on these unique mushroom species, as well as complete YS Nutrition combinations, have shown clinical benefits as well as safety.

The YS Nutrition Performance-D products are specially designed to assist your immune system. It is a natural, organic blend of whole, medicinal mushrooms that represents an innovative approach to oral nutritional supplementation. Medicinal mushrooms provide an array of health benefits that can potentially contribute to the prevention and treatment of various diseases in mammals. These uniquely designed organisms called mushrooms contain many nutrients and bioactive substances that can help maintain normal immune and cellular function. Mushrooms have evolved over millions of years and have developed a perfectly balanced bioactive system that contains approximately 4,000 enzymes, proteins and nutrients that can help humans and animals function normally.

Vitamins and other key nutrients are best eaten in whole foods rather than ingested as processed supplements. Whole foods contain many additional valuable components that aid the body in utilizing the bioactive nutrients present within these foods. In traditional Chinese medicine, mushrooms, herbal remedies and food are all part of same nutritional spectrum.

It makes sense that this complex system within our bodies, that rises to fight disease, should be nurtured and kept at a high degree of function. The famous early physician Hippocrates, around the year 450 B.C., recognized the value of nutrition and coined the phrase “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Nutrition, stress reduction, exercise — recent studies suggest that these natural, non-traditional activities may strengthen the immune system. It is obvious that an antibiotic given to a person with normal nutrition will have a greater effect than in a nutritionally-deficient individual. This fact is also true for healing a wound, building up the immune white cell counts, and even fighting cancer.

The immune system is a complex, interactive mechanism within the body that protects against disease by recognizing and destroying invading pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses, as well as tumor cells. This system has the ability to distinguish these foreign invaders from the body’s own normal healthy cells and tissues. Functional deficiency of the immune system can cause disease. Even a markedly below-normal functioning system can lead to life-threatening infections. In some cases, this state of immunodeficiency can be produced by use of drugs or by an infection, such as AIDS-‘acquired immune deficiency syndrome’- caused by the retrovirus HIV.

Immunity is a medical term that describes an individual’s ability to avoid and /or fight various diseases such as bacterial and viral infections, for example: inflammatory bowel disorders and cancer.

Performance-D whole food is an organic blend of whole medicinal mushrooms that represent an innovative new approach to oral nutritional supplementation. Medicinal mushrooms provide a wide variety of health benefits that can potentially contribute to the prevention and modulation of various mammalian diseases. This unique blend of ‘mushroom’ organisms contains many nutrients and bioactive substances that can contribute to more normal immune and cellular function. Mushrooms have evolved over millions of years and have developed a perfectly-balanced bioactive system that contains approximately 4,000 enzymes, proteins and nutrients that can assist humans and animals to adapt to everyday stresses.