Mushroom Health Benefits

This article provides general educational information about reishi and relaxation research. It does not recommend any product or replace advice from a qualified health professional. By …

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By MushroomHealthBenefits.com Research & Editorial Team Lentinan is a purified beta-glucan compound extracted from the shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes). It is not a food product. It is a specific, …

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By MushroomHealthBenefits.com Research & Editorial Team Several mushroom species, including portabella, crimini, and porcini, contain measurable levels of polyphenols and rank close to some …

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By MushroomHealthBenefits.com Research & Editorial Team Yes. Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) are one of the few foods documented in scientific literature to naturally contain lovastatin, the …

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By MushroomHealthBenefits.com Research & Editorial Team Chitin is the tough fiber that builds a mushroom's cell walls, similar to how cellulose builds a plant's cell walls. The human body cannot fully …

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By MushroomHealthBenefits.com Research & Editorial Team PSK (polysaccharide-K, sold in Japan under the brand name Krestin) and PSP (polysaccharopeptide) are two purified compounds extracted from the …

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