Part1. What is Lentinus edodes Extract？
Shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes) have been used for thousands of years in Japan and China. It is known as both a food and a medicinal fungus. Shiitake mushrooms have long been believed to boost energy, treat colds and get rid of intestinal parasites. Shiitake mushrooms contain fat, carbohydrates, protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals. However, its key ingredient is a polysaccharide called lentinan. Lentinan is extracted from the crushed mycelium of shiitake mushrooms, which is rich in polysaccharides and lignin. Using the mycelium that appears before the caps and stems of shiitake mushrooms, crushed shiitake mushroom products may reduce hepatitis B infectivity. Mushrooms can also stimulate white blood cell production interferon. In laboratory studies it has been shown to help boost immunity.
Part2. Function
1. Reduce serum cholesterol
2. Strengthen the immune system
3. Anticancer activity
Part3. Nutritional value of Lentinus edodes Extract
Shiitake mushrooms contain more than 10 kinds of amino acids, including 7 kinds of essential amino acids such as isoleucine, lysine, phenylalanine, methionine, threonine, valine, vitamin B1, B2, PP and mineral salts and crude fiber etc.
Part4. Health value of Lentinus edodes Extract
1. Mushrooms are very high in unsaturated fatty acids. In addition to containing ergosterol (ergosterol), there are fungi sterol (fungi sterol), especially containing a large amount of
Ergosterol can be converted into vitamin D, which has the effect of enhancing the body's resistance to diseases and preventing colds;
2. Frequent consumption of shiitake mushrooms is beneficial to prevent rickets caused by blood phosphorus and blood calcium metabolism disorders caused by lack of vitamin D in the human body (especially for infants), and can prevent various mucous membrane and skin inflammations in the human body;
3. There are also adenine (eriadenine) and choline in shiitake mushrooms, which can prevent liver cirrhosis and vascular sclerosis;
4. Shiitake mushrooms also contain butyrate oxidase, which has the effect of lowering blood pressure;
5. Serum cholesterol-lowering components (C6H11O4N5, C9H11O3N5) are also isolated from shiitake mushrooms.
Part5. Lentinan (LTN) efficacy:
1. Lentinan has immune regulation and anti-tumor effects
2. Liver-protecting and detoxifying effects of lentinan
3. Shiitake mushrooms also contain double-stranded ribonucleic acid, which can induce the production of interferon and has antiviral ability. Lentinus edodes extract has anti-platelet aggregation effect.
Part6. Sexual and flavor functions of shiitake mushrooms:
Gan, flat. Can whet the appetite and invigorate the spleen, invigorate the middle and replenish qi, and treat wind and blood. It is suitable for the treatment of anemia, pox, impermeable measles, rickets, poor eating habits, high blood pressure, tonsillitis, etc. It can also be used for the prevention and treatment of liver diseases and as a vitamin supplement.
Part7. Uses of Lentinan
Lentinan is an effective active ingredient extracted from the fruiting bodies of selected Lentinus edodes. It has a fragrant smell, rich nutrition and remarkable efficacy. It can be used as an additive raw material for various health products, food and condiments.
