I waited until I was nearly finished...
I waited until I was nearly finished with this 4 ounce bottle of Chaga Extract.<br /><br />I bought this mainly because I don't take flu shots and I can't afford down time from colds/flu during the winter (or anytime...who does?).  Reason being, I'm a mountainbike/endurance race enthusiast and I wanted this to be an edge in my arsenal.  I'm a very *low to the ground* eater, I guess Paleo is a better word for that.  I try and maintain about 90% organic intake, but that is impossible while traveling to events or just because life gets in the way.  This winter (2014-15) I maintained my health, except for a slight cold around mid-November after staying with a friend in the hospital .  Honestly I think hospitals are the worst places to visit.  To be fair, this is when I first stared with the Chaga extract.  I'm not sure if it was a placebo affect at that time, but the cold was slight, not enough to slow me down or stop me from training.  What isn't a placebo affect is since that time, I have not had any blips and where I live the flu was considered epidemic.<br /><br />What I have noticed about this extract is I remain extraordinarily healthy, and I'm very keen on how I feel.  My weights have all gone up, not body weight, but lifting weight.  My squat has gone up to 250, my bench press is 100, my one arm rows are now 50.  I'm a woman, so guys don't down me here.  My usual daily endurance burn rides have extended in length without fatigue and riders know what I mean about over-training and what fresh legs are all about.  Just all around good stuff.<br /><br />As a woman, I will also say my facial skin has become clearer, and I started noticing this about half way through the bottle.  I usually take about 1/2 teaspoon of this a day in the morning straight.  Thing is, when you take supplements, you can't be sure at first, and I have always taken a host of supplements such as MSM, Krill, K2, Vit D, Magnesium, and you wonder if its just been a good week, hitting all the bases on the food list (salmon, veggies, etc.).  But this time, I think I would miss it when I'm not taking it (maybe I should stop and come back and write another review).<br /><br />I am going to re-order this product.  I also appreciate that this is contained in a BPA-free container, manufactured by an ethical woman (company) and is produced here in the USA.  This is an honest review from my experience.
Rating: 5 stars