Maitake Mushroom (Grifola Frondosa)
Benefits of Maitake Mushroom
- Metabolism
- Antioxidant activity
- Where it's from: China, Japan, North America and Europe
- Form: Powder
What is Maitake Mushroom?
Maitake Mushroom, or 'dancing mushroom' in Japanese, is a major culinary mushroom. The Japanese name allegedly comes from foragers dancing around after they found it in the wild.
What does the research say about Maitake Mushroom?
The polysaccharides in Maitake Mushrooms have been studied for their effects on blood glucose and their antioxidant activity. Maitake extracts have antioxidant activity, meaning they can neutralise 'free radicals', which are unstable molecules. The mushroom's bioactive compounds have been reviewed widely, and research has also looked at its neurotrophic properties, meaning its effects on the growth and survival of nerve cells.
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