Originally from Asia, Shiitake ( Lentinula edodes ) has been cultivated for centuries and has become a staple of oriental gastronomy and traditions. Appreciated for its refined taste, it is also recognized for its therapeutic properties.

This remarkable mushroom is distinguished by its richness in nutrients and specific compounds , such as beta-glucans, especially lentinan, as well as valuable polysaccharides, essential amino acids and vitamins.

Today, this fungus continues to attract scientific interest, with numerous studies exploring its components and their multiple applications.

Studies on Shiitake:

• M. Fukushima, T. Ohashi, Y. Fujiwara, K. Sonoyama, M. Nakano (2001) Cholesterol-lowering effects of maitake (Grifola frondosa) fiber, shiitake (Lentinus edodes) fiber, and enokitake (Flammulina velutipes) fiber in rats
• X. Xu , H. Yan , X. Zhang (2012) Structure and immuno-stimulating activities of a new heteropolysaccharide from Lentinula edodes
• Ina K, Furuta R, Kataoka T, Kayukawa S, Yoshida T, Miwa T, Yamamura Y, Takeuchi Y (2011) Lentinan prolonged survival in patients with gastric cancer receiving S-1-based chemotherapy
• Y. Kabir , M. Yamaguchi , S. Kimura (1987) Effect of shiitake (Lentinus edodes) and maitake (Grifola frondosa) mushrooms on blood pressure and plasma lipids of spontaneously hypertensive rats
• K. Yagi (1987) Liver protective effect of Lentinula edodes mycelia (LEM)
• J. Sun , H. Wang , TB Ng (2011) Isolation of a laccase with HIV-1 reverse transcriptase inhibitory activity from fresh fruiting bodies of the Lentinus edodes (Shiitake mushroom)

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