The main components of the fungus are polysaccharides and erythadenine. Shiitake mushroom is also rich in B vitamins, vitamins C and E, minerals (phosphorus, manganese, zinc, iron, magnesium, potassium), fibre, amino acids, alkaloids, phenolics and diterpenoids.
Shiitake mushrooms are highly nutritious, containing a wide range of vitamins and proteins with a broad complex of amino acids. Interestingly, shiitake mushrooms are one of the few foods where vitamin D can be found without being artificially added. In traditional medicine, they have been used since ancient times to treat various digestive-related diseases or simply to boost immunity.
Suggested Use: Adults should take 3-4 capsules one to three times a day with or without food and with a glass of water.