Shiitake Mushroom Extract: A New Force In Natural Health

 

Shiitake mushroom extract is a product made from high-quality Shiitake mushroom fruiting bodies and refined using modern biotechnology. The powder is very fine, but not completely water-soluble. The polysaccharides and part of the protein in the mushroom extract are water-soluble, while the fat-soluble components are insoluble in water.

 

Its active ingredients are mainly lentinan, β-glucan and various amino acid complexes, with a purity of over 95%. Extracts are divided into organic extracts and inorganic extracts according to different raw materials. Organic shiitake mushroom extracts are relatively expensive.

 

Current mainstream product forms include:

 

• Standardized capsule preparation, 500mg/capsule, recommended daily dosage: 1-2 capsules
• Instant powder, suitable for adding to drinks
• Compound nutritional tablets, which can be mixed with vitamin C, zinc, etc

 

 

1. Immune regulatory system
Studies have found that Lentinan can increase the activity of NK cells and better help enhance immunity.

2. Blood sugar management
Best shiitake mushroom extract beta-glucan can delay the absorption of carbohydrates. Experiments at Seoul University in South Korea have confirmed that postprandial blood sugar peaks are reduced by 23%.

 

 

3. Cholesterol regulation
A qualified health claim approved by the US FDA shows that daily intake of 3g of lentinan can reduce LDL levels

4. Antioxidant
The ORAC value reaches 8500 μmol TE/g, the free radical scavenging ability is 3.2 times that of vitamin C, and it has a very powerful antioxidant function.

 

Under the standardized dosage (≤3g per day for adults), the product has passed ISO 22000 food safety system certification. The main precautions include:

 

• 0.3% of users may experience mild gastrointestinal discomfort if consumed on an empty stomach
• Patients with autoimmune diseases should use it as directed by their doctor
• Possible synergy with anticoagulant drugs

 

According to the latest report from Global Market Insights, the mushroom extract market will maintain a compound annual growth rate of 12.8% and shiitake extract powder is expected to exceed US$8.2 billion in 2030. Drivers include:

 

• Health awareness is awakening in the Asia-Pacific region, especially among urban white-collar workers aged 30-45
• Quality assurance with organic certification and quality inspection certificates
• Upgrading of preventive health consumption in the post-COVID-19 era

 

 

 

Fruiterco is an export company mainly engaged in the sales of plant extracts, health product raw materials, cosmetic raw materials, fungus extracts, and food additives. Have own production factory and cooperative work. The company has more than 10 years of foreign trade experience, professional sales staff and after-sales service teams, which can provide you with third-party testing and high-quality products that can issue test reports.

 

Our products are sold to many countries in North America, Europe, Oceania, South America and Asia. Our products have passed quality inspection and support customer re-inspection.

 

But our products are semi-finished products and cannot be eaten directly. It requires powerful factory processing and is not recommended for personal purchase and direct use. If you want to buy shiitake mushroom extract or have other product requirements, you can send us an email and we will get back to you as soon as possible after sorting it out. Email: info@fruiterco.com.

 

 

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