Medicinal MushroomHigh GBS Score (80)

Shiitake

Lentinula edodes

Tradition of Use: Japanese, TCM, Korean, Western

Mechanism of Action

Immunomodulation via lentinan, cholesterol reduction, antimicrobial, liver support

Key Conditions & Uses

Immune support

high cholesterol

cancer adjunct

liver health

viral infections

Preparation

Cooked mushroom, extract, capsule

Dosage

50-100g fresh mushrooms regularly or 1-2g extract

Active Compounds

Lentinan (beta-glucan), eritadenine, polysaccharides

Interactions

May interact with immunosuppressants (theoretical)

Contraindications

Raw shiitake can cause dermatitis (shiitake flagellate dermatitis)

Evidence Level & Clinical Notes

Evidence Level:

Good - lentinan used in cancer therapy

Clinical Notes:

Must cook (raw toxic/allergenic); lentinan isolated for cancer treatment; lowers cholesterol; common food

Conditions This Helps

Chronic EBV / Mono Reactivation High Cholesterol Cancer (Integrative Support)

Used In These Protocols

Immune System Rebuild Protocol

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Quick Overview

TraditionMedicinal Mushroom

GBS Score80/100

Key Uses5

Key Points

Evidence-based information

Traditional wisdom

Safety information

Clinical applications

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