Shiitake Mushrooms
Shiitakes have four to ten times the flavor of common
white button mushrooms. In addition to their robust/pungent,
woodsy flavor and meaty texture, shiitakes provide high
levels of protein (18-percent), potassium, niacin and B
vitamins, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. They
have natural antiviral and immunity-boosting properties
and are used nutritionally to fight viruses, lower cholesterol
and regulate blood pressure. Lentinan, an immunostimulant
derived from shiitakes, has been used to treat cancer, AIDS,
diabetes, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibrocystic breast
disease, and other conditions with impressive results.
Researcher also found that a raw shiitake eaten daily for one week lowered serum cholesterol by 12-percent.
The basis of the mushroom's impressive health properties are complex carbohydrates called polysaccharides that build the immune system.
These mushrooms have no toxic effects on humans, and are clinically safe.
See also: Mushrooms
