Shiitake

Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) are edible mushrooms that grow naturally on the bark of decaying
hardwood trees, and are widely sought after for their rich savoury taste & diverse health benefits containing
numerous bioactive compounds that research indicates, fight cancer, boost immunity & support heart health*:

  • Eritadenine:
    • Reduces cholesterol levels in the blood
  • Polysaccharides in the form of β-glucans:
    • Reduces inflammation
    • Prevents intestines from absorbing cholesterol
    • Protect against cell damage
    • Boost immune system
    • Lentinan inhibits the growth & spread of leukaemia cells**
  • Terpenoids:
    • Terpenoids possess antitumor, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, antimalarial
      effects, promote transdermal absorption, prevent and treat cardiovascular diseases, and
      have hypoglycaemic activities***
  • Sterols
    • Healthy lipids
    • Amino acid profile similar to red meat
    • * Web MD, 19/09-2022.
    • ** Healthline, 14/06-2019.
    • *** NCBI, 12/11-2019.

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