Shiitake, from Mushroom Science, is a full body extract. In Chinese herbalism Shiitake is reported to boost “Qi” within the body’s
blood circulation, tonify the liver and support overall immune health.
Modern research suggests that extracts of Shiitake mushrooms may also
help to maintain healthy cholesterol levels that are already within the
normal range.*
In Japan and China Shiitake is considered to be the best of all plant
foods. The following is quoted from a Chinese handbook for medical
workers: “Considering the five inevitable (sic) nutrients - protein, lipid,
carbohydrate, minerals and vitamins, no other plant food could replace
Shiitake. Besides, Shiitake also has high contents of calcium, sodium,
phosphorus, etc. minerals and vitamins B-1, B-2, B-12 and vitamin D
precursor.”
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug
Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or
prevent any disease.
