Shiitake Mushroom, The Gourmet and Medicinal Variety

Shiitake mushroom is by far one of the world's most popular edible mushroom species. Known for its rich and robust flavor, it is used extensively in East Asian foods and cherished among gourmet chefs around the globe for it's attractive culinary features. Although prized for its superior taste and texture, it is also a potent medicinal mushroom variety and immune system modulator. Comprised of beta-glucans and a number of polysaccharide components such as lentinan, emitanin and KS-2, the mycelium has been extensively researched for it's potential pharmacological actions. Super Shiitake, Mushroom Wisdom 120tabs - http://amzn.to/1GqGkMf Shiitake Mushroom Science, 90caps - http://amzn.to/1F2Nr98 Organic Whole Dried Shiitake Mushroom, 1oz - 1lb - http://bit.ly/2fSLN7K Organic Dried Shiitake Mushroom Powder, 1oz - 1lb - http://bit.ly/2giHXFt Mountain Rose Herbs, Shiitake Whole, North Am, 1oz-1lb - http://bit.ly/2gCwLEk Starwest Botanicals, Organic Shiitake Powder and Whole Mushroom , 4oz-1lb - http://bit.ly/2f8vJzA Planetary Herbals Full Spectrum Shiitake Extract Supplement, 2 Fluid Ounce - http://amzn.to/1Ld5jls Organic Shiitake Mushroom Growing Kit - http://bit.ly/1iDbFQb Shiitake Growers Handbook: The Art and Science of Mushroom Cultivation - http://amzn.to/1Huu7ET Shiitake Mushroom Page: http://bit.ly/1PXCSJN Additional Sourced Info: Consuming Lentinula edodes (Shiitake) Mushrooms Daily Improves Human Immunity: A Randomized Dietary Intervention in Healthy Young Adults: http://1.usa.gov/1F2O0jm Dietary Shiitake Mushroom (Lentinus edodes) Prevents Fat Deposition and Lowers Triglyceride in Rats Fed a High-Fat Diet: http://1.usa.gov/1EYTJpg Edible Mushrooms: Improving Human Health and Promoting Quality Life: http://1.usa.gov/1EYTIlp Nutrition Data; Shiitake Mushrooms: http://bit.ly/1PxM8Jy Lentinan reduces tumor progression by enhancing gemcitabine chemotherapy in urothelial bladder cancer: http://1.usa.gov/1SfmYOC The Use of Lentinan for Treating Gastric Cancer: http://1.usa.gov/1FxQbPv Lentinula edodes-derived polysaccharide alters the spatial structure of gut microbiota in mice: http://1.usa.gov/1K3hKA1 Isolation and characterization of a new antitumor polysaccharide, KS-2, extracted from culture mycelia of Lentinus edodes: http://1.usa.gov/1EkJF9n Structural characterization of the immunoactive and antiviral water-solubilized lignin in an extract of the culture medium of Lentinus edodes mycelia (LEM): http://1.usa.gov/1PXD5wn Quantification of the bioactive compound eritadenine in selected strains of shiitake mushroom (Lentinus edodes): http://1.usa.gov/1Kl6vGm Shiitake: The Healing Mushroom, Jones, Kenneth Biomarkers in chronic fatigue syndrome: evaluation of natural killer cell function: http://1.usa.gov/1dlLGxg Production of the bioactive compound eritadenine by submerged cultivation of shiitake (Lentinus edodes) mycelia: http://1.usa.gov/1HvxHkQ Study on immunostimulating activity of macrophage treated with purified polysaccharides from liquid culture and fruiting body of Lentinus edodes: http://1.usa.gov/1AmvxBx A placebo-controlled trial of the immune modulator, lentinan, in HIV-positive patients: a phase I/II trial: http://1.usa.gov/1HuuBL4 Ergothioneine represses inflammation and dysfunction in human endothelial cells exposed to oxidized low-density lipoprotein: http://1.usa.gov/1Ln8SWP Medicinal Mushrooms, An Exploration of Tradition, Healing and Culture by Christopher Hobbs All information is for educational purposes only and is the personal view of the author; not intended as medical advice, diagnosis or prescription. This information has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to cure or prevent any disease.