Name: Maitake Mushroom Organic -50 Capsules 550mg Each
Brand: The Health Place
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Scientific Name: Grifola frondosa

Origin: USA

Medicinal mushrooms are types of fungi that contain compounds known to benefit health.

(Grifola frondosa) is an edible medicinal mushroom and a member of the Grifolaceae family and Polyporales order. It is native to northeastern Japan and parts of Asia but also grows in North America and Europe.

Initially used in Japan, maitake mushrooms have been used in traditional medicine for centuries and have gained popularity in the Western world.

Recent research has found potential uses of maitake mushrooms in cancer, inflammation, and immunity. These and other health benefits are thought to be due to bioactive ingredients like polysaccharides and polyphenols present in maitake mushrooms.

Maitake mushrooms may also benefit other health conditions, including diabetes, asthma, high cholesterol, and neurodegenerative (brain and nerve) diseases. However, research is in the early stages for many of these uses.

Maitake mushrooms are rich in macronutrients (protein, fats, carbohydrates), micronutrients (vitamins and minerals), and phytochemicals (special plant components). They've been studied for their potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and anticancer effects

CONSTITUENTS OF MAITAKE MUSHROOM INCLUDE:

Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Selenium

Vitamins: Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B-6, Folate, Choline, Vitamin D2 & 3

Amino Acids: Tryptophan, Threonine, Isoleucine, Leucine. Lysine, Methionine, Cystine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Valine, Arginine, Histidine, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Proline, Serine

Polysaccharides;1,3; 1,4; 1,6 Beta D-Glucans

Exopolysaccharides: Heteromanans, Heterofucans, Heteroxylans

Lipids: Octadecanoic and octadecadienoic acids

Phospholipids: Phosphatidylethanolamine, Phosphatidylcholine, Phosphatidylinositol, Phosphatidylserine and Phosphatidic acid, Ergosterol (vitamin D2)

Benefits

Immune Booster

Scientific research shows that the maitake mushroom may possess certain health-promoting benefits.

The polysaccharides in maitake mushrooms have been found to have antitumor, antioxidant, antidiabetic, and immunomodulatory (an ability to alter the immune system) effects.

Additional bioactive substances in maitake mushrooms are thought to provide anti-inflammatory effects and other effects.

Anti-Inflammatory

Extracts from maitake mushrooms have shown anti-inflammatory capabilities in laboratory research.

In one such study, glycerides and plant sterols extracted from maitake mushrooms inhibited cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, which play a role in inflammation. These bioactive substances were found to have the same inhibition effects on COX enzymes as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

In other lab studies, maitake mushrooms have been found to inhibit additional pro-inflammatory cytokines, like tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-1B.

Potential Anti-Cancer

Since the 1980s, maitake mushrooms have been researched for their potential antitumor effects. Most of the studies carried out since then have been performed on animal models or in lab settings, though some small human trials have been completed.

Beta-glucans extracted from maitake mushrooms have shown antitumor effects in animals and humans.

In one very small study, beta-glucans from maitake mushrooms inhibited metastasis progression (new tumors in other parts of the body) in 10 patients with various types of cancer. Specific tumor markers also decreased as a result of maitake mushroom supplementation.

In mice, beta-glucans from maitake mushrooms have been found to enhance the effects of cisplatin, a standard chemotherapy drug

Potential anticancer effects of maitake mushrooms are thought to be due to their immunomodulatory actions. However, some studies show that maitake mushrooms may act directly on specific cancer cells

May Lower Lipid Levels

Some animal research suggests that maitake mushrooms may help lower cholesterol.

In one study, rats fed a high-cholesterol diet were given maitake mushrooms for five weeks. Compared to a control group, the rats given maitake mushrooms had significant improvements in total cholesterol, triglycerides, and low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or "bad") cholesterol levels.

Other animal studies have found lipid-lowering effects of maitake mushrooms via cholesterol excretion through the feces.

Because these effects have only been seen in animals, more research is necessary and should include human trials.

Anti-Diabetic

The polysaccharidesfound in maitake mushrooms may help treat type 2 diabetes

These polysaccharides have been found to decrease fasting blood sugar in mice with diabetes. The same mice given maitake mushrooms also experienced improvements in their oral glucose tolerance as well as their lipid profiles.

In rats with induced diabetes, maitake mushroom polysaccharides were linked to improvements in insulin resistance. According to one study, maitake mushrooms may help with diabetes by reducing inflammation and improving the gut microbiota.

In the future, human studies should be completed to determine the effectiveness of maitake mushrooms for type 2 diabetes.

Protects the Brain

Through laboratory studies, scientists have found potential neuroprotective properties in maitake mushrooms.

In one study, maitake mushroom extracts portrayed anti-aging and neuroprotective actions in yeast cells and fruit flies. Beta-glucans are thought to be responsible for these effects

According to a mini-review, maitake mushrooms' antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties help protect neuron cells. These properties may also increase neurogenesis when new neuron cells are made.

Though researchers believe that maitake mushrooms may play a future role in the prevention of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease, more research is necessary, especially in humans.

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Maitake Mushroom Organic -50 Capsules 550mg Each

Maitake Mushroom Organic -50 Capsules 550mg Each

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