Organic Shiitake Extract
Shiitake（Lentinula edodes (Berk.) Pegler) is a traditional Chinese dietary mushroom, with abundant nutrition and fresh taste, it regards as “king of mushroom”. Shiitake contains polysaccharides,beta glucan and Lentinan, a protein-bound polysaccharide which is believed to be the key to modulate the body’s immune response by bounding to the surface receptor, Dectin-1 of the macrophage and regulate the release of cytokines and interleukin.
Functions:
1.Prevention and treatment of tumors: Shiitake mushroom is rich in lentinan, which can effectively inhibit the deterioration of recurrent cancers. It has antiviral and anti-tumor effects, and has relatively few toxic and side effects. It is known as an immune booster for tumor patients.
2.Anti-thrombosis: Shiitake mushroom is rich in adenine and vitamins, which can promote cholesterol metabolism, increase the blood flow of the coronary arteries, and prevent hypertension and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
3.Protection of the liver: Shiitake mushroom polysaccharides can reduce the level of transaminase in the serum, playing a role in protecting the liver and eliminating toxins
