Shiitake Mushrooms

Active Compounds

Bioactive compounds found in Shiitake Mushrooms, based on research from longevity science.

• Mushroom Polysaccharides

  Shiitakes in particular are full of polysaccharide compounds that protect your immune system and provide anti-inflammatory properties

  Source: The Young Forever Cookbook

Biological Mechanisms

How Shiitake Mushrooms works at a cellular level.

• PromotesBoosts Natural Killer Cell Activity

  2-3 large dried shiitake daily for a month increased proliferation of immune defenders while lowering inflammation

• SupportsReduces inflammation

  Daily shiitake mushroom consumption improves human immunity in healthy young adults

• PromotesBoosts immune function

  Daily consumption improved human immunity in randomized dietary intervention

• PromotesSupports Immune Function

  polysaccharide compounds that protect your immune system

Dosage Recommendations

Specific amounts mentioned in the research literature.

• 2-3 large dried shiitake dailyfor Boosts Natural Killer Cell Activity

  2-3 large dried shiitake daily for a month increased proliferation of immune defenders while lowering inflammation

  Source: How Not to Age

Recipes with Shiitake Mushrooms

• Vegetable Broth 2.0
• Cold Soba Noodle Salad with Mushrooms, Bok Choy, and Tofu
• Kombu and Mushroom Broth

Sources

• How Not to Age
• The Young Forever Cookbook