Description Maitake Mushroom Powder Mushroom Fruiting Body 1:1 Extract Powder Maitake Mushroom or Grifola frondosa is a powerful adaptogenic mushroom, which supports the body’s resilience against stress. Maitake has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in addition to bioactive polysaccharides (especially D-fraction) which have immune-boosting and anti-tumor benefits. This mushroom supports heart health—reducing cholesterol, improving artery function, and lowering risk for heart disease. Another beta glucan in Maitake, SX-fraction is helpful in reducing insulin resistance in diabetics and lowering blood sugar. Even more, Maitake is helpful in boosting weight loss and soothing digestive issues! Adaptogenic Anti-Inflammatory Cardiovascular Health Diabetic Health Digestion Weight Loss Maitake means “dancing mushroom” in Japanese. The mushroom is said to have gotten its name after people danced with happiness upon finding it in the wild, such are its incredible healing properties. The beta glucan in maitake can help reduce your cholesterol, improving artery functionality and overall cardiovascular health to lower your risk for heart disease. The polysaccharides in maitake can reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol without affecting your triglyceride or HDL (good) cholesterol levels. The beta glucan, SX-fraction, has been shown in clinical trials to lower blood glucose levels. It helps to activate insulin receptors, while reducing insulin resistance in diabetes management. Ingredients Organic Maitake Extract (Grifola frondosa) Fruiting Body, Cultivated Beta-(1,3)(1,6)-glucan: 15%
