Shiitake Mushroom Extract Supplement
Shiitake mushroom extract (Lentinus edodes) from the fruiting body, standardized to 30% polysaccharides. 500 mg in each vegetarian capsule, 90 capsules a bottle.
What is shiitake mushroom extract used for?
Shiitake has been cooked and used in traditional practice across East Asia for centuries, and the earliest written record of it goes back to the Song dynasty in 12th century China. It is best known for its polysaccharides, the beta glucans that mushroom extract labels are standardized to. Each capsule holds 500 mg of shiitake fruiting body extract standardized to 30% polysaccharides, and people usually take one to three a day with a meal.
Why you'll love it
- Made from the fruiting body, the part of the mushroom you would cook with
- Standardized to 30% polysaccharides, printed on the label
- 500 mg of extract in each vegetarian capsule
- Non GMO, vegan and gluten free, third party tested for heavy metals
- Made in the USA and bottled in Southern California in a GMP certified facility
How people use it
Take one to three capsules a day with a meal, and no more than 12 in a day. We suggest the morning or afternoon rather than right before bed. At one a day, a bottle of 90 lasts three months. The label says it is for adults only, so if you are pregnant or nursing, take medication or have a medical condition, ask your doctor first.
Fun fact: The name is Japanese. Take means mushroom, and shii is the Japanese chinquapin, an evergreen relative of the oak whose fallen logs shiitake has traditionally been grown on.
Every order comes with a 30 day guarantee: if you are not happy, email us for store credit, no need to send it back. Free shipping on orders over $50.
Questions people ask
What is shiitake mushroom extract used for?
Shiitake has centuries of culinary and traditional use across East Asia, with written records going back to the Song dynasty. Our extract comes from the fruiting body and is standardized to 30% polysaccharides, in a capsule for people who want a measured amount without cooking the mushroom.
How many capsules should I take, and when?
One to three capsules a day with a meal, and no more than 12 in a day. Morning or afternoon works well. There are 90 capsules in a bottle.
Where does your shiitake extract come from?
It is extracted from shiitake fruiting bodies and standardized to 30% polysaccharides, then made in the USA and bottled in Southern California in a GMP certified facility.
How is it tested?
Every batch is third party lab tested for heavy metals and potency, and the reports are on our third party testing page. We only put a badge on the page if the label backs it.
Does it contain anything else?
The capsule is plant based, and the label lists two more ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose and magnesium stearate, both standard in capsule making. Non GMO, vegan and gluten free.
How should I store it, and how long does it keep?
Keep the bottle closed, somewhere cool and dry and out of direct sunlight, and out of children's reach. Use it by the date printed on the bottle.
Pairs well with Agaricus Mushroom Extract, Coriolus Mushroom Supplement and Lion's Mane Mushroom Extract.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
FAQ
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