Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) Mushroom Powder,United States price supplier

 Niacin. They contain all the essential amino acids. Mushrooms have also been used for thousands of years as some of the most effective, yet benign, of many plants that formed the oriental herbal tradition. Garuda International offers more than ten species of the highest quality mushroom extract powders available in the world today. Some are certified organically grown and some have standardized levels of active compounds. These are perfect powdered materials for formulating immune system boosting dietary supplements and natural cosmetics. In Japan, there is probably no food as popular as the tree mushroom called Shiitake. This flavorful mushroom is a mainstay in the Japanese diet and is highly regarded for its nutritional qualities. shiitake contains 18 amino acids including 7 of the 8 essential amino acids. It also contains over 30 different enzymes. One unique amino acid, called Eritadenine, is believed responsible for Shiitake's ability to reduce cholesterol. The second most popular edible mushroom worldwide, shiitake extracts define nutraceuticals - foods with positive health benefits. Polysaccharides and a compound called eritadenine are responsible for the effects of the shiitake mushroom. Shiitake is rich in B Vitamins, particularly B1, B2, and Niacin and in its sun dried form it is one of the few foods to with high levels of Vitamin D. The polysaccharides in Shiitake have beneficial properties and are considered central to Shiitake's role as an immune-system adjuvent. One isolated compound is called lentinan. There has been a considerable amount of research conducted on Shiitake in the last twenty years to elucidate its role as a health food. Probably the most significant finding for North Americans is Shiitake's ability to reduce cholesterol. Clinical studies have been carried out and this effect is now well documented. Another important action is its antiviral properties, including the ability to help prevent influenza. Other studies have demonstrated Shiitake's ability to induce interferon production in the human body. More recently, Shiitake extracts have been used to treat patients with immune-system disorders. It is clear that Shiitake is truly a beneficial plant that offers a natural avenue to better health. Clinical studies have shown that certain forms of Shiitake are more effective than others. Eating freshly cooked mushrooms, while nutritious and flavorful, would require too great a quantity to gain the true health benefits. dried mushrooms are more concentrated, yet the chitinous cell walls are still not fully available to human digestion. Grinding the mushrooms to a fine powder and making a water decoction is one effective way of extracting Shiitake's healthful properties