The shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) is one of the world's most famous and prized mushrooms. It is native to Asia, where it has been used for centuries in both cooking and medicine. It is distinguished by its abundance of bio-stimulating substances such as folic acid, niacin, provitamin D and trace elements such as iron, potassium, calcium and zinc. In addition, shiitake contains an abundance of organic substances - sugar compounds, nucleotides, amino acids, peptides and organic acids.
The shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) is a species of fungus belonging to the mushroom family. In Japanese, the word "shiitake" means "mushroom growing on a shii tree." This name refers to the Castanopsis cuspidata tree on which these mushrooms naturally grow.
Benefits of consuming shiitake mushroom:
- immune enhancement
- support of the cardiovascular system
- regulation of blood pressure
- strong joints and bones
- improvement of well-being