SHITAKE MEDICAL MUSHROOMS

SHITAKE

Add half a teaspoon to your favorite smoothie, juice, soup or tea/coffee

36 MONTHS

Fights cancer cells and infectious diseases boosts the immune system, promotes brain function, and serves as a source of B vitamins Shiitake mushrooms contain eritadenine, a compound known to reduce cholesterol levels in the blood.  Shiitake are rich in polysaccharides like lentinans and other beta-glucans. These compounds protect against cell damage, help your immune system, and boost white blood cell production for fighting off microbes. Polysaccharides also have anti-inflammatory properties and help prevent the intestines from absorbing cholesterol.

Shiitake mushrooms are a good source of key vitamins and minerals:

Vitamin D

Copper

Selenium

Thiamin 

Riboflavin

Niacin

Vitamin B6

Folate

Potassium

Manganese

Magnesium

Iron

Phosphorus


They are the only natural plant source of vitamin D.

Shiitake mushrooms contain a powerful antioxidant, L-ergothioneine, which helps to prevent cell breakdown and exfoliate the skin. They are also a rich source of the natural skin brightener, Kojic acid, which can fade sunspots and acne scarring. The eritadenine and b-glucan in Shiitake mushrooms have fat-reducing properties. Research has shown they can help reduce food intake, increase satiety, and reduce the level of fat in the plasma.