Shiitake, powder

Organic and U.S. grown! This Shiitake mushroom powder contains mycelium and fruiting body prepared in myceliated brown rice.

Shiitake is a polysaccharide rich mushroom which has been shown to be effective at stimulating the immune system and helping the body fight cancer and viruses, such as hepatitis and HIV. The types of cancer it has been shown to be effective for include breast, liver and skin cancers. Shiitake has also been found to lessen the side effects of chemotherapy, lower cholesterol, lower blood pressure and reduce inflammation in the lungs. Its actions include anti-tumor; immune regulating; anti-viral; anti-bacterial; anti-parasitic; anti-cholesterol.