The origin of Shiitake
Lentinula edodes, or commonly known Shiitake, is one of the most popular and widely cultivated mushrooms in the world. It is valued for its delicious, savoury flavour and a great variety of health advantages. Shiitake mushrooms are mostly grown in Japan, China, and Korea in the Far East, from early spring to late summer or early fall. Lentinula edodes has a long history of usage in Chinese traditional medicine. In the Eastern cultures it is said to promote health and longevity as well as circulation.
Natural health care with Shiitake mushrooms
Lentinula edodes can be the bastion of our immune system. The lentinan and other active ingredients of shiitake are used most frequently for restoring weakened immune functions, for prevention and supplemental treatment of cancerous diseases (such as lung, liver, rectal, stomach cancer, and leukemia), for prevention and treatment of common colds, influenza, bronchitis, and other viral infections, as well as for lowering chronic high cholesterol.
Shiitake mushrooms can be used either fresh or dried. It is an important immune booster (rejuvenates) for the elderly, and it can help the young overcome stress and fatigue.
Who is Shiitake mushroom recommended for?
We recommend Lentinula edodes for people,
- who are seeking a natural immune booster;
- who have a weakened immune system;
- who intend to prevent diseases;
- who need a protection from viral infections;
- who are looking for a natural anti-tumour supplement;
- who want to improve their general health and quality of life;
- who wish to promote the efficacy of chemotherapy during cancer treatment;
- who want to control their blood sugar and cholesterol levels naturally;
- who need to protect their liver’s health and inhibit inflammation processes.
Main applications of Lentinula edodes
Anti-cancer activity
Researchers have discovered anti-tumour polysaccharides in the mushroom’s fruiting body and mycelium. They have proved effective treatments for several tumour types, including sarcomas and certain tumours of the rectum and large intestine, likely because of their capacity to trap free radicals. β-Glucan, lentinan, and the KS-2 polysaccharides promote the well-known immune-strengthening action of Shiitake. Lentinan’s anticancer properties were first noted in the 1960s.
Anti-viral effect
Lentinula edodes, like other medicinal mushrooms containing immunologically active polysaccharides, has the ability to boost immune response to a variety of viral diseases, including influenza, HIV, and hepatitis.
Did you know? Lentinula edodes can be a source of Vitamin D. When exposed to sunlight throughout the growing process, this mushroom produces a lot of vitamin D. This may be quite helpful for people who live in northern areas or don’t spend much time in nature.
Cholesterol control
The ability of Lentinula edodes extract to control blood fat is also well documented. This is caused by a substance called eritadenine, which speeds up the conversion of LDL cholesterol into HDL cholesterol. Shiitake mushroom also inhibits blood clotting and promotes the production of collagen fibers in connective tissue, which promotes the regeneration of living organism.
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Would you like to experience the health benefits of Lentinula edodes? Try using PGN BIO SHIITAKE extract! Our mushroom extract, produced using a unique manufacturing technology, contains 2g of dried mushrooms per daily dose (5ml), which is the equivalent of 10g of fresh mushrooms. The indigestible part of the mushroom is removed during the manufacturing process, which allows the concentrated active ingredients to be better absorbed by the body.
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