Health Benefits
Shiitake mushrooms have one of the highest amounts of natural copper, a mineral that supports healthy blood vessels, bones, and immune support. In fact, 1/2 cup of shiitake mushrooms give you 72 percent of your daily recommended intake (DRI) of this mineral. The mushrooms are also a rich source of selenium, providing 33 percent of your DRI.
Here are additional health benefits for shiitake mushrooms:
Improve heart health.
Shiitake mushrooms contain eritadenine, a compound known to reduce cholesterol levels in the blood. They also contain beta-glucans that reduce inflammation and help prevent the intestines from absorbing cholesterol.
Support immune health.
Shiitake are rich in polysaccharides like lentinans and other beta-glucans. These compounds protect against cell damage, help your immune system, and boost white blood cell production for fighting off microbes. Polysaccharides also have anti-inflammatory properties.
Nutrition
Shiitake mushrooms are a good source of key vitamins and minerals:
- Vitamin D
- Copper
- Selenium
- Thiamin
- Riboflavin
- Niacin
- Vitamin B6
- Folate
- Potassium
- Manganese
- Magnesium
- Iron
- Phosphorus
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The product above is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.
