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Product Details
Shiitake SAP is a hot water–extracted medicinal mushroom. Shitake, also known as Lentinula edodes, is an edible mushroom that grows predominantly in Asia. Shiitake is the second most commonly consumed type of mushroom, but it also has several medicinal functions. Shiitake SAP can be used to help support healthy immune function and cardiovascular health, and is an excellent source of antioxidants. Further studies show that shiitake may help support the immune system in the management of various cancers, and may improve quality of life for patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Active Ingredients
Each vegetable capsule contains:
Shiitake extract (Lentinula edodes), 40% polysaccharides ........................... 300 mg
Contains no: Preservatives, artificial flavour or colour, sugar, dairy, starch, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, corn, citrus, or eggs.
Dosage
Adults: Take 1 capsule daily with food or as directed by your health-care practitioner.
Indications
Shiitake SAP can be used to help support healthy immune function. Shiitake SAP is a source of antioxidants. Shiitake SAP may help lower homocysteine levels and support healthy cholesterol levels. Shiitake SAP may help quality of life and immune function for patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Safety And Side Effects
There have been no reported side effects from consumption of shiitake mushroom. Consult a health-care practitioner prior to use if you suffer from an immune system disorder (e.g. Crohn’s disease, myasthenia gravis, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, HIV/AIDS, etc.), if you are taking immunosuppressants, or if you have diabetes.
Purity, Cleanliness, And Stability
Third-party testing is performed on the finished product to ensure Shiitake SAP is free of heavy metals, volatile organics, and other impurities.
Cautions
- If you have diabetes, consult a health care practitioner prior to use. If you are taking blood thinners (anti-coagulants), consult a health care practitioner prior to use.
- Hypersensitivity/allergy can occur; in which case, discontinue use.
Ingredients
- Lentinula edodes : 300 mg
- Magnesium Stearate
- Silicon dioxide
- Purified water
- Hypromellose