Maitake Mushroom Extract

Latin Name: Grifola Frondosa
Part Used: fungus
Product Specification: 20%~40% Polysaccharides

Maitake Mushroom Extract
Maitake mushroom is also known as the "dancing mushroom".It is a precious fungus as food and medicine.Maitake is rich in minerals (such as potassium, calcium, and magnesium), various vitamins (B2, D2 and Niacin), fibers and amino acids. The active constituent in Maitake for enhancing the immune activity has been identified in the late 1980s to be the protein-bound polysaccharide compound, beta-glucan, an ingredient found especially in the family of polyporaceae.
Maitake Mushroom Extract is also said to be used in prevention and treatment of cancer,and as a supportive tool for HIV infection.

Main Function
1.Anti-tumor;
2.Anti-hypertension;
3.Glucose decreases;
4.Anti-obesity;
5.Anti-viralhepatitis;
6.Enhanced Immunity;
7.Lowering cholesterol and slow hardening of arteries.

Applications
1. Used in food additives；
2. Used in all kinds of health care products；
3. Used in capsule and tablet processing.