Botanical Name:   Lentinus Edodes

Shiitake Mushroom Facts
Shiitake Mushroom is native to Japan, China and other Asian countries, and it usually grows on fallen broadleaf trees. The fruiting body is used as a food and medicine, and it's a rich source of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins and minerals. Shiitake Mushroom is revered in Asian medicine for its health-promoting effects, for it boosts the immune system, lowers cholesterol, works as an anticoagulant and is helpful in cancer treatment.

How Shiitake Mushroom Works
Shiitake Mushroom has a polysaccaride compound called lentinan, which helps product T-cells to destroy bacteria and viruses, and ithas anti-cancer, anti-tumor effects. It contains other nutrients helpful in strengthening the immune system and fighting disease-causing organisms. Shiitake Mushroom works to prevent heart disease by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels, helping pull fat from the system and working as an anticoagulant.

Possible Benefits

• Builds immunity and promotes longevity
• Cancer prevention and anti-tumor activity
• Relieves fatigue and increases energy
• Helps prevent heart disease by lowering cholesterol, blood pressure and has anticoagulant properties
• Fights fatigue and builds strength
• Good for colds and to eliminate worms
• Helps decrease chronic hepatitus B infection

Usage Guidelines
Pregnant and lactating women should consult a doctor before using. Excellent safety record but has been known to cause temporary diarrhea and bloating in high dosages.