For almost 6,000 years this mushroom has been known and used in Asia as a medicine for different health conditions. Finally, now, the Western world is catching up to recognize the unique health properties of this unique mushroom.
Various research done on this mushroom reveal its unbelievable properties to improve the immune system, lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels and regulate blood pressure.
And the good news is that this remarkable mushroom is widely available in supermarkets all over the world.
A recent study reveals that Shiitake mushrooms have outstanding properties to support our cardiovascular health.
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania discovered that the Shiitake mushroom is loaded with potent disease-fighting antioxidants. Three key antioxidant minerals found in Shiitake are manganese, selenium and zinc.
It also contains an unusual and unique photonutrient oxidant known as Ergothionene (ET), which, according to researches, is a powerful antioxidant that has outstanding properties to improve cardiovascular health.
[adrotate group=”5″]Another cardiovascular health benefit of Shiitake mushrooms is cholesterol reduction. D-eritadenine is one of the most extraordinary and naturally occurring sources of nourishment in Shiitake mushrooms that has repeatedly demonstrated the ability to lower total blood cholesterol. This particular compound is actually derived from adenine- one of the building blocks of the mushroom’s DNA. The Beta-glucans found in Shiitake mushrooms also contribute to its cholesterol-lowering ability.
This mushroom also has a very unique capability to control too much immune cell binding to the lining of our blood vessels. Compounds found in Shiitake mushrooms help regulate the binding process to protect our blood vessels.
That’s not to mention that they are a great source of potassium which is known to cut the risk of high blood pressure and stroke.
Shiitake mushrooms are an excellent source of iron, 3 B vitamins (B-2, B-5, B-6) and Vitamin D. They contain key minerals like zinc, manganese, potassium, copper, selenium and phosphorus .
This magnificent mushroom tastes great, too, and is easily found in most grocery and health food stores.
However, eating healthy mushrooms may not be enough to lower your cholesterol and blood pressure…
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But first, let us know what you think. Have you used Shiitake mushrooms? Any good recipes? Please leave your comments below.
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I was actually just reading about the greatness of mushrooms on another site. Good job as always. L.M.
Do dried mushrooms have the same benefit as fresh?
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Are you talking about the dried shiitake mushrooms? Didn’t know they also came fresh. Bette
Delicious solo dish or in combination with other ingredients. The kitchen can't go wrong with shiitake mushrooms,
Mushrooms are indeed delicious. Thanks to Jehovah Elohim, The God of Creation for this powerful gift to Man for our health benefit.
Someone supplies our nearby supermarket with this most weeks. Sauteed in olive oil with onions and garlic, purrrfect! Susan PoncedeLeon, Rita Bustamante, Amparo B. Cuervo
Try some oyster pearl mushrooms.
will oblige the chef
Thanks for this very interesting article. I use mushrooms, but now I will use them a bit more often. I think really good food. as the first line of defence, is better than medication any day.
To Bette,
It doesn’t really matter if Shiitake is dried or fresh. In both forms they are loaded with nutrition. However, in my opinion, the fresher the better…
I am positive you can find them fresh in you local supermarket, they are becoming quite popular all over the world.
I have to drive to Corpus Christi Texas to get them. They are sure worth the drive and I love the “Sprouts” store that has them. One other large grocery may have them as well, in the same town. Not ever expected to find them out in the sticks where I live, however, I go to a larger city often. Sometimes Victoria, Texas, and seldom to San Antonio! That city driving could give a person a heart attack! Born in a small South Texas town, and raised in one; now retired in another! Still visit all three and more regularly” I do live in a very small town, primarily farm and grain and cotton area! Can get fresh eggs, vegetables, and fruit home raised year round, but no frills, just us and the trees and animals and PO and few gas stations, no grocery store here now! 3 nearby!
Thank you Christian for all the information. This reminded me I have those mushrooms in my fridge and need to use them right away! Love all mushrooms!
Great information to keep on file, here, thanks to Blue Heron Health News!
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