Shiitake mushroom extract is rich in carbohydrates, proteins, amino acids, steroids, crude fiber, vitamins B1, B2, C, niacin, calcium, phosphorus, iron and other ingredients.
Its key ingredients include:
Lentinan: extracted from the crushed mycelium of shiitake mushrooms, rich in polysaccharides and lignin, with immunomodulatory and anti-tumor effects.
Unsaturated fatty acids: as well as ergosterol and mycelium sterol, a large amount of ergosterol can be converted into vitamin D, which helps to enhance the body’s ability to resist diseases and prevent colds.
Shiitake mushroom purine: can reduce cholesterol by 5% to 10%.
Tyric acid oxidase: has the effect of lowering blood pressure.
Main effects
Strengthen the immune system: Lentinan can stimulate white blood cells to produce interferon and enhance immunity.
Prevent diseases: ergosterol in shiitake mushrooms can be converted into vitamin D, which helps prevent rickets; the adenine and choline contained can prevent cirrhosis and vascular sclerosis.
Application fields
Shiitake mushroom extracts are widely used in many fields:
Health care products: As a raw material for health care products, it provides a variety of health benefits
Food: Used to make foods such as shiitake mushroom vinegar, shiitake mushroom compound beverages, and shiitake mushroom wine to increase the nutritional value and flavor of foods.
Cosmetics: Its antioxidant and antibacterial properties also give it a certain application potential in the cosmetics field.
