Shiitake Mushroom (300g)

Description

It is a decomposing fungus that lives on dead trees, being very nutritious and rich in proteins. with nine essential amino acids. It is found in brown color and has arrows that grow between 5 and 10 cm.

It's good for the heart:

Mushroom shiitake has three compounds that help lower cholesterol

Eritadenine: inhibits an enzyme involved in cholesterol production;

Sterols: help block the absorption of cholesterol in the intestine;

Beta glucans: This type of fiber helps lower cholesterol.

Improves immunity:

shiitake can also help strengthen the immune system. One study, in which participants took two shiitakes dried daily, demonstrated that after a month there was an improvement in immunological markers and a drop in inflammation levels.

Helps prevent cancer:

Polysaccharides present in mushrooms shiitake can also have an anticancer effect. The polysaccharide lentinan, for example, helps fight tumors by activating the immune system

However, there is insufficient evidence to determine whether mushroom ingestion shiitake has any effect on cancer.

Promising antibacterial and antiviral effects:

Various compounds of the shiitake have antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal effects. As antibiotic resistance increases, some scientists believe it is important to explore the antimicrobial potential of shiitake.

However, despite the compounds of the shitake isolates have shown antimicrobial activity in test tubes, it is not yet proven whether eating shiitake has some effect on viral, bacterial, or fungal infections in people.

It can strengthen your bones:

Mushrooms are the only natural source of vitamin D. Your body needs vitamin D to build strong bones, but very few foods contain this important nutrient.

Mushrooms' vitamin D levels vary depending on how they're grown. When exposed to UV light, they develop higher levels of this compound.

In one study, rats fed a diet low in calcium and vitamin D developed symptoms of osteoporosis. In comparison, those fed shiitake with calcium and UV presented greater bone density.

Possible side effects:

Most people can consume shiitake safely, although some side effects may occur. In rare cases, people may develop a rash from eating or handling raw shiitake.

 

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