Shiitake Extract, Shiitake Polysaccharides

Description

Spec.: β-D-Glucan *0% ~*0% Polysaccharides*0%**0% They are delicious and considered an essential part of your daily diet. They also offer many medical benefits to your body and make an excellent meat-substitution! Shiitake mushrooms contain about twice as much protein as most vegetables and are also a good source of fiber. They are a good source of complex carbohydrates called polysaccharides, which are believed to boost the immune system. Shiitake mushrooms also contain iron, minerals, and vitamins with relatively high amounts of niacin and riboflavin. Function: 1. activate macrophages, promoting recognition of antigens and information transmi-ssion to the helper T-cells, and increasing rate at which objects are engulfed; 2. reinforce interleukin*1 production, activating the helper cells; 3. promote the mitosis of B-lymphocytes (and others), increasing their proliferation; 4. increase antibody production.