Shiitake Mushroom Powder
40 Grams
£14.99
Out of stock
Shiitake mushrooms, scientifically known as Lentinula edodes, are celebrated for their rich flavours and health benefits. Packed with antioxidants and beneficial polysaccharides, these mushrooms are often incorporated into culinary dishes and dietary supplements to enhance the immune system and promote overall wellbeing.
Our Shiitake mushroom powder can be conveniently consumed by mixing it with hot water, blending it into your favourite smoothie, or sprinkling it onto meals. The suggested dosage is 1–2 teaspoons per day.
This mushroom powder has a long history of use in East Asia, particularly in China and Japan, where it has been utilised for centuries to address various health challenges and is recognised for its immune enhancing effects.
Shiitake contains a compound known as lentinan, which helps to stimulate the immune response. Lentinan has shown sufficient promise that it is used as a complementary therapy alongside chemotherapy in some cancer treatments, particularly in Japan and China. Some studies suggest that lentinan, when combined with chemotherapy, may help improve survival rates in patients with certain cancers such as gastric and liver cancer, and may support the immune systems of those undergoing treatment. However, the overall clinical evidence remains mixed, and larger trials are needed to confirm these effects.
Immune support
Potential anticancer activity
Antioxidants
May support heart health
May support bone health