AOR AOR - AHCC 500 mg, 60 vcaps
AOR AHCC - A unique antioxidant and immune system modulator sourced from a natural compound extracted from shiitake mushrooms. AHCC has the unique ability to stimulate the immune system, which is important in controlling inflammation and infection and regulating healthy cell growth. AOR’s AHCC is a powerful, evidence based option for people that want to support their immune function, combat stubborn infections and for patients undergoing certain types of chemotherapy.
Price
Regular Canadian retail price: $118.18 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.
In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.
Why people keep reordering it
- Year-round defense
- Daily support for a resilient immune response.
- Antioxidant support
- Helps protect cells from everyday oxidative stress.
- Tradition meets research
- Time-tested ingredients in clinically informed doses.
Best suited to: getting sick often through the winter, wants a daily immune routine, not a rescue remedy, prefers a single concentrated mushroom extract over a mixed blend.
What the research supports
Two capsules give you 1 gram of AHCC, a shiitake mycelium extract. The bottle covers a month at the label dose.
Immune studies use 1 to 3 g of AHCC a day.
- Immunity (evidence: moderate, from )
- AHCC is linked to more active natural killer cells, immune cells that target infected or abnormal cells in the body. Human trials mostly use 1 to 3 grams a day, matching this dose.
Read the literature: Immunity on PubMed.
Is it right for you
Worth it if
- getting sick often through the winter
- AHCC at daily doses around 1 gram has been studied for its effect on natural killer cell activity, a frontline part of immune surveillance.
- wants a daily immune routine, not a rescue remedy
- AHCC works through sustained changes in immune cell numbers and activity over weeks, not an acute antihistamine-style effect.
- prefers a single concentrated mushroom extract over a mixed blend
- this product is AHCC alone at a stated 1g dose per two capsules, with no added reishi, maitake or other fillers diluting the amount.
Look elsewhere if
- pregnant or breastfeeding
- there is no dose here that changes that, this product should be avoided in that situation per its own caution.
What to expect
Nothing perceptible day to day. The AHCC research measured immune cell markers rather than how people felt, and it ran in blocks of four weeks and longer. This is a background habit, not something with a signal to watch for.
How it compares
- Compared with a milled shiitake or mushroom blend capsule
- AHCC is a cultured and enzymatically modified mycelium extract with its own specification, and it is that preparation the research was run on. The tradeoff: It costs several times what a milled mushroom capsule does for the same weight.
- Compared with a beta-glucan supplement
- AHCC is built around its alpha-glucan fraction rather than the beta-glucans most mushroom products are compared on. The tradeoff: A beta-glucan product states a percentage on the panel, which a proprietary blend does not.
Product details
- Active ingredient
- AHCC® proprietary blend shiitake mycelium extract
- Ingredient form
- vcaps
- Strength
- 500 mg
- Servings per container
- 60
- Suggested use
- Adults: Take 2 capsules daily, preferably without food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
- Country of manufacture
- Canada
- Independent testing
- ISO-certified third-party labs
- Certifications
- Non-GMO, Made in Canada
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place
- Brand
- AOR
How to take it
Adults: Take 2 capsules daily, preferably without food, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.
Ingredients
Two capsules contains
- AHCC® proprietary blend shiitake mycelium extract
- 1g
Non-medicinal ingredients
Alpha-cyclodextrin, dextrin, microcrystalline cellulose, carnauba wax. Capsule: hypromellose.
Interactions and cautions
- Medications
- Some immune botanicals may interact with immunosuppressant medication. Review with your practitioner.
- Timing
- Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
- General
- Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.
Questions about AOR - AHCC 500 mg
- Is this the genuine, authentic product?
- Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.
- How is the price below retail?
- We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.
- How fast does it ship?
- Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.
- Can I return it?
- You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.