The mushroom extract mainly consists of polysaccharides and saponins, which has the function of immunomodulatory, and has the recovery effect on some chronic ulceration and inflammation. Commonly used extracts such as mushroom polysaccharide, ganoderma lucidum polysaccharide.
Shiitake extract is a mushroom extract. Shiitake mushrooms have been used in Japan and China for thousands of years. It is known as both a food and medicinal fungus. Shiitake mushrooms have long been believed to increase energy, cure colds and get rid of intestinal parasites. Shiitake mushrooms contain fat, carbohydrates, protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals. The key ingredient, however, is a polysaccharide called lentinan. Lentinan is extracted from the crushed mycelium of lentinan, which is rich in polysaccharides and lignin. Using the mycelium that occurs before the mushroom cap and stem grow, shredded mushroom products may reduce hepatitis B infection. Shiitake mushrooms can also stimulate white blood cells to produce interferon. In laboratory studies it has been shown to help boost immunity.
