Shiitake Mushroom Supplements
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Organic Shiitake Mushroom Supplements
Qty. 60 Vegan capsules. 500mg
Shiitake mushrooms are regarded as a good health promoting fungus that is rich in protein and short of fat. As a plant Lentinula Edodes (Shiitake) is believed by nutritionists to posses some properties of meat and has become a popular food around the world. Shiitake mushrooms have been used for thousands of years in Japan and China as a medicine as well as a food. The key ingredient is a polysaccharide known as lentinan.
SHIITAKE MUSHROOM FUNCTIONS:
• Particularly valuable for treating all forms of hepatitis, is anti-tumor, protects the liver and gene mutation prevention
• Helps lower blood levels of cholesterol and lipids
• Strengthens immunity
• Anti-aging
• Immunity booster
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About Shiitake Mushrooms
Shiitake mushrooms have been a part of Asian households culinary dishes for thousands of years. These mushrooms are the second most popular and the third most cultivated mushroom in existence today. It is widely used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine due to the many health benefits documented in ancient medical books. It has a meaty texture and woody flavour. It is an excellent additive to salads, soup, and meat dishes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Shiitake Mushrooms
What are the health benefits of Shiitake Mushrooms?
Shiitake mushrooms have antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties. They also help to control blood sugar levels and reduce inflammation within the body. There is research to show that Shiitake Mushrooms can help fight obesity, support immune function, destroy cancer cells, support cardiovascular health, boost energy and brain functioning, provide vitamin D and promote skin health.
Where do Shiitake Mushrooms come from?
Earliest records show Shiitake Mushrooms being documented in China and Japan. Shiitake are now widely cultivated all over the world, and contribute about 25% of total yearly production of mushrooms. Commercially, shiitake mushrooms are typically grown in conditions similar to their natural environment on either artificial substrate or hardwood logs, such as oak.
Are there side effects when consuming Shiitake Mushrooms?
Mushrooms generally contain a trace amount of purines which are broken down in the body to form uric acid. A diet high in purine content can raise the levels of uric acid in the body, which might lead to gout. People who are experiencing gout symptoms should limit the intake of diets containing purines.
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