HEALTH BENEFITS

I took an interest in Shiitake Mushrooms because of their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. These properties come from the bioactive compounds contained in the Shiitake Mushrooms. The most powerful being the polysaccharide Lentinan.

HOW I USE SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

As a woman with Multiple Sclerosis (MS),I use Shiitake Mushrooms to help manage my MS. When I discovered that inflammation can cause MS relapses, with relapses being the worsening of current or creation of new MS symptoms, I incorporated Shiitake Mushrooms into my beneficial diet to do the following:

• Use It’s anti-inflammatory properties to help manage inflammation.
• Use It’s antioxidant properties to protect the cells of the body from oxidative stress, which is linked to disease, a major source of inflammation.

So, Shiitake Mushrooms helps manage inflammation and a major source of inflammation.

And managing inflammation, helps manage my MS.

PREFERENCES

I prefer to use Shiitake Mushroom powder and dried prepared (ie. cleaned and cut) Shiitake Mushrooms rather than deal with fresh whole Shiitake Mushrooms. Since I have arms and hands weakened by my MS, dried prepared ingredients are easier to work with, making them helpful cooking shortcuts.

RECIPES

I use Shiitake Mushrooms in the following recipes:

• SHIITAKE BROTH MIX
• SHIITAKE POTATO SOUP

Feel free to check out my other recipes.

HAVE SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS HELPED ME?

Yes. I believe Shiitake Mushrooms have contributed to the anti-inflammatory nature of my beneficial diet.

I have not witnessed or identified any other benefits, but i look forward to seeing what the future brings.

CAUTION

Due to the ever possible occurrence of product contamination, I always double check my sources and check ingredient lists before trying a new item.

Allergic reactions can happen to anyone, so I do my research and keep my eyes open to any potentially dangerous reactions, especially drug interactions, when I try anything new. Okra can interfere with the diabetes medication Metformin.

Ingesting large amounts of anything can be harmful, so I always consume in moderation.

-Jen, aka. Power Chair Dorothy

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REFERENCES

Ahmad, I., Arif, M., Xu, M., Zhang, J., Ding, Y., & Lyu, F. (2023). Therapeutic values and nutraceutical properties of shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes): A review. Trends in Food Science & Technology, 134: 123-135.

Meng, M., Huo, R., Wang, Y., Ma, N., Shi, X., Shen, X., & Chang, G. (2022). Lentinan inhibits oxidative stress and alleviates LPS-induced inflammation and apoptosis of BMECs by activating the Nrf2 signaling pathway. International journal of biological macromolecules, 222(Pt B), 2375–2391.

Zhou, G., Liu, H., Yuan, Y., Wang, Q., Wang, L., & Wu, J. (2024). Lentinan progress in inflammatory diseases and tumor diseases. European journal of medical research, 29(1), 8.

Science Direct: Lentinula Edodes

Encyclopedia Britannica: Shiitake Mushroom

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