Agaricus Blazei Murill Buyer’s Guide: How to Choose a Quality ABM Supplement

Agaricus blazei Murill (ABM) has been used for decades in Japan and Brazil as a traditional wellness mushroom. Today, it is widely available to consumers looking for natural ways to support their health routines. However, product quality varies dramatically depending on the strain, extraction method, and testing process used.

Superfood Science offers ABM products that have been evaluated in international academic research, including studies conducted by UNC Chapel Hill, Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, and University of Paris Diderot. This buyer's guide explains what to look for and why these factors matter.

What Makes a High-Quality Agaricus Blazei Murill Supplement?

Choosing the right ABM product requires understanding the entire production pipeline — not just the part of the mushroom used. Research institutions typically evaluate ABM based on its composition, consistency, and preparation method rather than marketing claims.

Below are the key quality criteria.

1. Verified Species and Strain Identity

Agaricus blazei strains can vary in their nutrient profiles. Superfood Science uses strains that have been historically cultivated and studied in Japan, Brazil, and the United States. These strains are consistent with materials evaluated by researchers from UNC Chapel Hill and Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine.

2. Controlled Cultivation and Organic Standards

Mushrooms reflect their growing environment.

High-quality ABM should be:

  • grown on clean substrates
  • monitored for contaminants
  • harvested at consistent maturity
  • produced under organic or pesticide-free conditions

Superfood Science offers Japanese-grown ABM and US-grown certified organic ABM for its liquid extract.

3. Balanced View: Fruiting Body and Mycelium Each Provide Value

Instead of promoting "fruiting body only" story, modern research recognizes that:

  • Fruiting bodies contain structural β-glucans and polysaccharides
  • Mycelium can exhibit unique and similar activities to fruiting bodies. 

Superfood Science offers certified organic Agaricus blazei liquid extract called Agaricus Bio Super Liquid made with USA-grown certified organic Agaricus blazei fruiting bodies. The company focuses on quality and practical benefits for end-users, rather than fungal part-based superiority claims.

4. Evidence-Based Extraction Methods

Extraction determines how much of the mushroom's composition is accessible.

Superfood Science uses hot-water extraction for certain ABM extract products. This approach mirrors extraction preparations used in institutional studies on raw materials and finished products provided by Superfood Science.

5. Third-Party Testing and Transparency

A quality ABM product should be tested for:

  • identity
  • microbial load
  • heavy metals
  • potency consistency

Superfood Science uses multi-stage verification and production process control, following good manufacturing practice (GMP) requirements mandated by the FDA under 21 CFR Part 111 for quality dietary supplement products.

How Superfood Science's ABM Has Been Studied in Academic Settings

Superfood Science is one of the few ABM brands whose materials have been evaluated by independent university laboratories.

While the studies do not constitute medical and health claims, they show how researchers investigate ABM composition, wellness-related mechanisms, and metabolic effects.

Here are the two peer-reviewed publications you approved for citation.

1. University of North Carolina & Kyoto Prefectural University Study (2005)

Researchers from UNC Chapel Hill and Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine evaluated ABM extract in animal models using material supported by Atlas World (Superfood Science's brand owner). The National Cancer Institute funded the study.

They examined:

  • composition of ABM extracts
  • preparation methods
  • biological response markers in controlled settings

The research demonstrates long-term academic interest in the ABM used by Superfood Science.

2. University of Paris Diderot & UCL Louvain Metabolic Study (2013)

A 2013 peer-reviewed study evaluated Agaricus Bio Super Liquid, a Superfood Science Agaricus blazei liquid extract product, in a diet-induced obesity model.

The study assessed:

  • energy metabolism
  • adipose biomarkers
  • insulin-related metabolic pathways
  • composition of the extract
  • the extraction technique used in your organic ABM liquid product

This research demonstrates that formal metabolic research investigated and validated Superfood Science's manufacturing approach.

Types of ABM Products Offered by Superfood Science

Superfood Science is unique in offering ABM for people, pets, and backyard chickens.

For People

For Pets

For Backyard Chickens

  • ABM poultry supplements for daily wellness routines
  • Poultry businesses and research institutions in Japan, China, and the United States evaluated the safety and efficacy of chicken supplement products. Penn State University researchers assessed the product's safety in accordance with AAFCO requirements. 

Where to Buy Superfood Science ABM Products

Purchase from trusted retail channels:

Online Retailers

Professional Outlets

  • Select clinics and health food stores

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the fruiting body better than the mycelium?

Both have distinct natural compositions. The most crucial quality markers are strain identity, manufacturing method, purity, and testing for the targeted health benefits.

Is Agaricus blazei safe for pets?

Agaricus Bio is the leading Agaricus blazei pet product and is widely used in veterinary markets in Japan and the United States.

Do any retailers offer Agaricus blazei subscriptions?

Yes. SuperfoodScience.com offers free monthly delivery and discount programs.

References

  1. Kozuka, M., Oyama, M., Tokuda, H., Nishino, H., & Lee, K. H. (2005). Cancer preventive agents 3. Antitumor promoting effects of Agaricus blazei. Pharmaceutical Biology, 43(6), 568–572.
  2. Vincent, M., Philippe, E., Everard, A., Kassis, N., Rouch, C., Denom, J., … Magnan, C. (2013). Dietary supplementation with Agaricus blazei Murill extract prevents diet-induced obesity and insulin resistance in rats. Obesity, 21(3), 553–561.
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