SHIITAKE

WOMEN'S HEALTH SUPPORT

Notable Benefits:

Blood Sugar Regulation
- Shiitake mushrooms contain compounds that can help regulate blood sugar levels. They are known to improve insulin sensitivity, which is crucial for managing diabetes. This ability to aid in blood sugar control helps prevent the spikes and drops that can occur in diabetes.
Improving Insulin Resistance
- The active components in shiitake mushrooms, such as polysaccharides, have been studied for their role in improving insulin resistance. By enhancing the body’s response to insulin, shiitake can help lower blood sugar levels and manage diabetes more effectively.
Anti-Inflammatory Properties
- Chronic inflammation is a contributing factor in the development of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. Shiitake mushrooms have anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce this risk, supporting overall metabolic health and potentially preventing the onset of diabetes.

Blood Sugar Regulation

Shiitake mushrooms contain compounds that can help regulate blood sugar levels. They are known to improve insulin sensitivity, which is crucial for managing diabetes. This ability to aid in blood sugar control helps prevent the spikes and drops that can occur in diabetes.

Improving Insulin Resistance

Maitake mushrooms may help in balancing hormones in women. They can assist in regulating estrogen and progesterone levels, which are crucial for menstrual health, mood regulation, and overall well-being.

Anti-Inflammatory Properties

Some studies suggest that the beta-glucans and other polysaccharides in maitake can support breast health by promoting immune function and potentially reducing the risk of breast cancer.

Shiitake

Notable Properties:

Notable Constituents:
- Lentinan:
  - A well-studied beta-glucan in shiitake, lentinan is known for its potent immune-boosting properties and ability to fight cancer cells by enhancing the activity of immune cells.
- Eritadenine:
  - This compound helps lower cholesterol levels by influencing the way cholesterol is processed in the body, making shiitake beneficial for heart health.
- Polysaccharides:
  - Besides lentinan, shiitake contains other polysaccharides that contribute to its immune-modulating and antitumor effects.
- Triterpenoids:
  - Found in the spores and fruiting body of shiitake, these compounds have anti-inflammatory, antitumor, and hepatoprotective properties.
- Vitamin D:
  - When exposed to sunlight, shiitake mushrooms can produce vitamin D, essential for bone health and immune function.
- Lentinula edodes mycelium extract (LEM):
  - This extract from shiitake’s mycelium is known for its antiviral, anticancer, and cholesterol-lowering effects.