Mushroom Science Shiitake Capsules

Native to East Asia, the Shiitake mushroom is one of the best known medicinal mushrooms. This popular herb is thought to increase the level of ZI in the body as it works to enhance the immune system. The Chinese believe that this mushroom can boost an individual's blood circulation and cleanse the liver. Clinical trials indicate that the extract from this potent herb can support a healthy cholesterol level in the human body. For Shiitake extract to balance someone's cholesterol, the individual has to already have levels that are within the normal ranges.  The Story Behind Shiitake As a mushroom native to China, Korea and Japan, Shiitake have been cultivated by humans for over a thousand years. The first recorded usage was during the Sung Dynasty in China. Ming Dynasty physician, Wu Juei, believed that the mushroom was more than just a source of food. He thought that Shiitake mushrooms could heal upper respiratory diseases, enhance energy and prevent the symptoms of early aging.&