The superior fungi are composed of a myriad of molecules with proven therapeutic qualities such as polysaccharides, dietary fibre, and terpenes. Within the group of polysaccharides are the β-glucans (beta-glucans); bioactive compounds which have been shown to act on the immune system, regulating our immune response. They also affect the functioning of the cardiovascular system […]
The Neurofood objective includes the development of products from selected compounds with activity on memory, attention and learning.
According to a recent article published in the International Journal of Medical Sciences, extracts rich in polysaccharides of certain fungi inhibit the proliferation of tumour cells and their oncogenic potential, as well as the ability to migrate and invade other tissues.
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Jun
Acne is most commonly associated to pubescent teenagers as a result of changes in hormonal levels, which in most cases disappears at some point when transitioning into adulthood. However, a survey taken across 92 clinics in the UK in 2015 revealed that adults requesting specialist acne treatment has risen by 200% and women are 5 […]
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Jun
Are you feeling tired even after a seemingly decent night’s sleep? Is fatigue hitting you like a truck mid-afternoon? Or perhaps you’ve got to the point where the tiredness is all-pervading and you can’t remember what it’s like to feel vital again? These are all signs that something isn’t quite right. We are in the […]
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Jun
Jun
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Stomach bloating has to be one of the most common symptoms that people struggle with on an everyday basis and is often in conjunction with a list of other symptoms such as cramping, diarrhoea and constipation. According to the NHS, these symptoms, which fall under the category of a condition called Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), […]
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Which Mycotherapy forms should we use: natural extracts or modified release formulations (micro-granules)
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Jan
Jan
In the Mycotherapy formulations, as well as with all food supplements and medications, we must choose which dosage form or pharmacological formula is adequate to guarantee the bioavailability of the active ingredient.
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Aug
Aug
Visit to Hifas da Terra Nurseries & Headquarters: This retreat will include several educational training sessions on the therapeutical use of Medicinal Mushrooms, with some of our experts, biologists, mycologists, doctors and nutritional therapists. 25th, 26th and 27th of September
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Apr
Apr
Hifas da Terra attended one of the best beauty fairs- Cosmobeauty in Barcelona. We presented Micosalud, the natural dermo cosmetic line with medicinal mushrooms. Cosmobeauty is an exclusive exhibition dedicated to aesthetics, beauty and well-being and represents the strategic union between Cosmobelleza and STS Beauty Barcelona.
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Mar
Mar
Hifas da Terra received the 2016 Spanish Food Award #Alimentosdespaña from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and the Environment which recognized the excellence of its products and the incredible work behind the label Hifas da Terra.