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Health Benefits of Shiitake Mushrooms

Shitake mushrooms are among the most popular edible mushrooms in the world. To cooks, they are known for their delicious taste, versatility in recipes and satisfying meaty texture. However, shitake mushrooms have an abundance of other health benefits that can be derived from ingesting the mushroom itself or a supplement that contains one of its extracts, active hexose correlated compound(AHCC). So, even if you dislike the flavor of mushrooms in general, you can still reap the benefits of this potent fungus. Here are some of the health benefits of shitake mushrooms.

Better Functioning Immune System

Your immune system is responsible for defending you against everything from a minor skin infection to fatal diseases like cancer. According to clinical research, shitake mushrooms measurably improve human immune system functioning due to their anti-inflammatory properties and the plethora of nutrients in each mushroom stalk. AHCC is an oligosaccharide that is extracted from mushrooms grown in rice bran. Developed in Japan in 1989, AHCC has been used medicinally to improve the immunity of over 100,000 patients.

Support for Heart Health

Shitake mushrooms contain certain sterol compounds that block the production of cholesterol in the liver. In addition, phytonutrients prevent cells from sticking to the walls of blood vessels, keeping plaque from building up and blocking blood flow to and from the heart. The result is improved blood circulation and steady levels of blood pressure. In fact, a recent study in Japan showed that shitake mushrooms stop blood pressure from rising, even in states of hypertension. Finally, ingesting shitake mushrooms or a shitake mushroom supplement on a regular basis can result in lowered bad cholesterol and raised levels of good cholesterol.

Improved Cognitive Function


Shiitake mushrooms provide an excellent source of B vitamins, which in turn helps support the adrenal action that converts food into usable nutrients for energy and brain function.
There are dozens of reasons to supplement with a shitake mushroom extract and to incorporate shitake mushrooms into your diet. For more information about this potent fungus, please contact AOR today.

Source

https://blog.lifeextension.com/2017/11/shiitake-mushroom-have-anti-cancer-and.html 
https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-680/shiitake-mushroom 
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/shiitake-mushrooms 
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25866155 
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16566671 
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3443885 
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11682586

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February 20, 2019
Cognitive Health Heart Health Immune Health Nutrition and Lifestyle

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