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New Roots Shiitake Extract 300mg 60 Veggie Caps
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Shiitake Extract
300 mg
This shiitake (Lentinula edodes) extract is standardized to 40% polysaccharides, including lentinan, which is known to stimulate white blood–cell production.
A traditional gilled mushroom native to East Asia, shiitake is among the most popular edible mushrooms, yet possesses a polysaccharide profile with a wealth of health benefits. This sustainably grown shiitake are cultivated in climate-controlled greenhouses and further standardized to 40% polysaccharides.
New Roots Herbal’s Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) is a hot water–extracted medicinal mushroom formula standardized to contain 40% polysaccharides (300 mg per capsule). Hot-water extraction is critical in obtaining a high-quality and effective mushroom product, and is the traditional Asian method of extraction. In the whole mushroom, polysaccharides are bound by indigestible cell wall comprised of chitin; chitin must be dissolved through hot water in order to gently release the medicinal components, the mushroom polysaccharides. Conversely, grinding the mushroom may cause damage to the long-chain polysaccharides and fails to remove the indigestible chitin (fibre), limiting the amount of therapeutic constituents that can be fit per capsule. Standardization ensures that the final product contains a consistent amount of polysaccharides to allow delivery of a therapeutic dose.
Shiitake contains several therapeutic polysaccharides; lentinan is the most prominent, triggering white blood cell–production for increased resistance to disease. Several other polysaccharides have been shown to improve numbers of CD4 cells that fight infection; this can be of critical use for those with suppressed immune system function.
| Each vegetable capsule contains | |
| Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) mushroom extract, standardized to 40% polysaccharides providing 25% beta-glucans | 300 mg |
| Hot-water extraction |
Other Ingredients
Vegetable magnesium stearate in a non-GMO vegetable capsule composed of vegetable carbohydrate gum and purified water.
Directions
Adults: Take 1 capsule three times daily with food or as directed by your health-wellness-care practitioner. Dosage can be increased up to 2 capsules two or three times daily.
Contains No
Gluten, soy, wheat, eggs, dairy, yeast, citrus, preservatives, artificial colours or flavours, starch, or sugar.
Cautions And Warnings
Consult a health-wellness-care practitioner prior to use if you are taking blood thinners.
Known adverse reaction
Hypersensitivity/allergy can occur with shiitake supplements; in which case, discontinue use.
Do not use if seal is broken. Keep out of reach of children. This product is sensitive to humidity and heat. Keep in cool and dry place.
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