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Organic Maitake Mushroom Extract Powder
From late summer through early fall, in temperate hardwood forests across America, mushroom hunters and enthusiasts are searching for the delicious culinary delight known as Maitake Mushrooms.
This fabulous fungus is researched by mycologists for its potent healing properties and prized by top chefs for its unique application in the culinary world.
It has been used as a powerful nourishing tonic in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years as an honored food that may support longevity.
But, this fabulous fungus is much more than your ordinary white button mushroom. Its unique and profound appearance, delicious texture and flavor, and powerful nourishing qualities demand respect be given to the fungi known as the “king” of the mushroom world.
Some research suggests that Maitake may contain the following constituents:
Minerals: Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper, Manganese, Selenium
Vitamins: Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B-6, Folate, Choline
Amino Acids: Tryptophan, Threonine, Isoleucine, Leucine. Lysine, Methionine, Cystine, Phenylalanine, Tyrosine, Valine, Arginine, Histidine, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Proline, Serine
Polysaccharides;1,3; 1,4; 1,6 Beta D-Glucans
Exopolysaccharides: Heteromanans, Heterofucans, Heteroxylans
Lipids: Octadecanoic and octadecadienoic acids
Phospholipids: Phosphatidylethanolamine, Phosphatidylcholine, Phosphatidylinositol, Phosphatidylserine and Phosphatidic acid, Ergosterol (vitamin D2)
For additional constituent information, visit:
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/3635?fg=&man=&lfacet=&count=&max=&sort=&qlookup=&offset=&format=Full&new=&measureby=
http://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/herb/maitake
Suggested use: 1 teaspoon daily in soup, smoothie, or on a salad.
Mixing suggestions: For a delicious, versatile, and highly nutritious blend, try mixing your Maitake Mushroom Extract Powder with our Instant Bone Broth Soup Base.
Botanical Name: Grifola frondosa.
Other Names: Maitake, Dancing Mushroom, Hen of the Woods.
Ingredients: Organic Maitake Mushroom Powder. Organic Maltodextrin.
Origin: Grown and Extracted in China. Packaged with care in Florida, USA.
How to Maintain Optimum Freshness
- This product is packaged in airtight stand-up, resealable foil pouches for optimum freshness.
- Once opened, push the air out of the pouch before resealing it to preserve maximum potency.
- Keep your powder in a cool, dark, dry place.
This product is 100% natural and minimally processed:
Taste, smell, texture, and color vary from batch to batch. Go here to learn why our products may naturally vary.
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* Product packaging, pictures, and origin may vary.
Sources & References
1. Hobbs, Christopher and Michael Miovic, eds., Medicinal Mushrooms: An Exploration of Tradition, Healing and Culture, 2nd ed., Santa Cruz, Botanica Press 1995. p.114
2. Miller, D., Clinical protocol submitted to the NIH scientific Director, Cancer treatment Research Foundation, Arlington Heights, IL, 1994
3. Mori, K., et al., "Anti-tumor Activities of Edible Mushrooms by Oral Administration" in Cultivating Edible Fungi, ed. P. J. Wuest, D. J. Royse and R. B. Beelman (Amsterdam, Elsevier, 1987) pp.1-6
4. Nakai, R. , H. Masui, H. Horio and M. Ohtsuru, "Effect of Maitake (Grifola Frondosa) Water Extraction on Inhibition of Adipocyte Conversion of C3H10T1/2B2Ci Cells", Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology (Tokoy) 45(3) June 1999; 385-389
5. Nanba, H., "Activity of Maitake D-Fraction to Prevent Cancer Growth and Metastasis", Journal of Naturopathic Medicine (1994), Cited in Medicinal Mushrooms: An Exploration of Tradition, Healing and Culture, 2nd ed., ed. Christopher Hobbs and Michael Miovic. (Santa Cruz: Botanical Press 1995) p.229
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7. Shimaoka, I., et al. "Preparation of Therapeutic Metal-Bound Proteins from Mushrooms" Chemical Abstracts 114 (1993) 3250-3240
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11. http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods
12. http://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/herb/maitake
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