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Shiitake Mushrooms

Shiitake Mushrooms have been called the “miracle mushroom” due to their powerful immune boosting and fighting properties.

Shiitake Mushrooms

Beneficial properties

Antiviral Immune-boosting Heart health Liver support Skin health Energy boosting

Nutritional highlights

Vitamin B12, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Iron, Zinc, Amino acids

Information. May cause dermatitis in rare cases
Detailed information
They contain all eight of the essential amino acids and vitamins such as B12, A, D, and C. Shiitake Mushrooms also contain interferons which are natural proteins that have strong antiviral effects on the body. Shiitake mushrooms have also been known to benefit heart disease, hepatitis, and auto-immune disorders such as AIDS, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, fibrocystic breast disease, lupus, chronic fatigue syndrome, and fibromyalgia. Shiitake Mushrooms also can help to regulate blood pressure, lower blood cholesterol, thin the blood, and aid in preventing strokes and heart attacks. Shiitake Mushrooms contain an excellent bioavailable form of iron which makes them a great addition to help keep your blood strong and to prevent anemia. Shiitake mushrooms are among the few natural sources of germanium, a mineral that has the ability to counteract the effects of pollutants and increase resistance to disease. Shiitake Mushrooms are also rich in zinc which is highly beneficial for treating viral and bacterial infections, regulating prostate gland functioning, and for healing skin problems. Shiitake Mushrooms are prized around the world for their medicinal and healing properties. They can be added to your soup, salad, grain, and vegetable dishes or taken in supplement form as a capsule, tincture, or powder.

Conditions it helps with

Autoimmune Inflammation Disorder
Includes: Lupus
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Includes: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Fibromyalgia / Body-Wide Pain
Includes: Fibromyalgia
Heart Disease
Includes: Heart Disease (Cardiomyopathy)
Joint Pain & Arthritis
Includes: Arthritis
Low Iron / Low Red Blood Cells
Includes: Anemia
MS / Nerve Damage Disease
Includes: Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
RA / Joint Autoimmune Disease
Includes: Rheumatoid Arthritis

Goals it supports

Boost Immunity

Recipes featuring Shiitake Mushrooms