Shiitake Powder

Product Description

What is it?

The Shiitake is an edible mushroom native to China, Japan and many other East Asian countries. It has been used in both Chinese medicine and Chinese cuisine for a few thousand years because of its health-promoting characteristics. Morden scientific studies indicated that it help us against cardiovascular diseases (including atherosclerosis) by preventing too much immune cell binding to the lining of our blood vessels. Scientists also revealed that shiitake mushroom may stimulate our immune system. In addition, it might also have antibacterial properties, and antiviral properties, possibly through antiviral agents known as proteinase inhibitors.

How to use?

The recommended daily usage is 1-2 teaspoons.

This powder blends well with juice, rice or soy milk, and yogurt, or can be added to your favorite smoothie. It can also be mixed into your homemade energy bars.

Ingredients

Shiitake Powder, Premium Quality

Origin: India

Health benefits

Lentinan – An Immune System Booster
Many of the nutritional and healing benefits of our Organic Shitake Mushroom Powder are attributed to an active compound called lentinan, which strengthens the immune system so that it can fight viruses like the flu, and bacteria. Lentinan reduces the ability for cells to mutate, and has proven effective as a treatment for individuals with the HIV virus.

Eritadenine for Lowering Cholesterol
Animal studies conducted recently show that another substance found in our Organic Shitake Mushroom Powder, eritadenine, can lower cholesterol levels in the body, regardless of diet. It works dose for dose in combating high cholesterol foods, with increasing amounts of Shitake Mushroom Powder yielding a proportional reduction in cholesterol.

L-ergothioneine – A Powerful Antioxidant
Another powerful component of our Organic Shitake Mushroom Powder is L-ergothioneine, an antioxidant that is more plentiful in Shitake mushrooms than the two foods thought to have the highest concentration of this substance, wheat germ and chicken liver. An American research team at the 2005 American Chemical Society revealed that it was, in fact, the best source of this essential phytochemical.

Treatment for Thrombosis
Our Organic Shitake Mushroom Powder is a strong defense against Thrombosis, a condition in which a blood clot inhibits blood flow in the body. Researchers in Japan have shown that ingesting Shitake mushroom oil can reduce Thrombosis. Our Organic Shitake Mushroom Powder contains the same chemical component as mushroom oil, lenthionine, which slows platelet aggregation. 

A Proprietary Growing Process Yields an Abundance of Nutrients
The mycelia of the Shitake Mushroom contain the greatest quality of polysaccharide compounds, so we use this part of the mushroom in our Shitake Mushroom powder. We grow and harvest only long-established and proven mushroom spores, which are cultivated in gluten-free and organic substrates.

The highly nutritive matter that provides a food source for our Organic Shitake Mushroom Powder is 100% pure with no additives or fillers. Our Shitake mushrooms develop throughout a carefully monitored process, which ensures that the most beneficial components of the mushroom are intentionally free from heavy metals or toxins that are present in many mushroom varieties.

While much research is still being conducted, some of the possible health benefits of our Organic Shitake Mushroom Powder may include:

• No additives or fillers
• May be effective in strengthening the immune system
• May help to fight free radicals
• May be beneficial for digestion
• May help to combat blood disease
• Rich source of nutrients
• Contains protein
• Rich source of iron
• Contains a variety of vitamins and minerals
• Contains more than 50 enzymes
• May be effective in fighting infection
• May help to fight bacteria and viruses
• May be effective in promoting proper cholesterol levels
• Contains essential antioxidants
• May be useful in promoting a healthy complexion
• May be effective in fighting against cancer
• May be a useful aid for weight loss