Health Benefits of Maitake Mushroom

Health Benefits Maitake Mushroom

Maitake mushroom (grifola frondosa) is an edible and medicinal mushroom that traces its origin to northern Japen. Maitake means “dancing mushroom” in Japanese because people would find dance for joy when they found it. Maitake mushroom has a distinct earthy flavor. Maitake mushroom has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to help treat diabetes and hypertension.

Maitake mushroom is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free radicals in the body and may help prevent the risk of chronic diseases.

Maitake mushroom has various bioactive compounds including polysaccharides, glucans, triterpenes and phenolic compounds.

Maitake mushroom is rich in amino acids, protein, and dietary fiber.

Maitake mushroom has anti-diabetic, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties.

Maitake mushroom has essential vitamins and minerals including vitamin C, niacin, riboflavin, thiamine, copper, folate, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, selenium, pantothenic acid and vitamin B6.

Maitake mushroom may help promote heart health and help lower cholesterol levels.

Maitake mushroom may help promote brain health and support a healthy gut.

Maitake promotes skin health and may help heal skin inflammation, reduce signs of aging, promote collagen production and hydrate skin.

Maitake mushroom may help boost your immunity.

Maitake mushroom is considered an adaptogen that may have beneficial effects on the body’s stress response.

As always consult with your physician.

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grifola_frondosa

https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/maitake-mushroom

https://www.webmd.com/diet/maitake-mushroom-health-benefits

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11068609/

https://www.verywellhealth.com/maitake-mushroom-benefits-nutrition-8606730