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This excerpt discusses everything you need to know about maitake mushrooms.
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What is maitake mushroom? Maitake, also called maitako, means “dancing mushroom” in Japanese, as people would dance with joy when they found it. It belongs to the adaptogen class of mushrooms. Upon ingestion, it may help fight the body against physical and mental difficulties.
Can it be used for cancer? Based on studies, maitake mushrooms may help the body fight cancer cells through three pathways: preventing tumor spread, protecting healthy cells, and inhibiting tumor growth. Researchers have also found that using extracts like D-fraction has some promise in reducing tumor size and improving outcomes for different cancers.
Does it fight pathogens? Various studies suggest that maitake mushroom supplements may help fight viral infections like hepatitis B, EV71, HSV-1, and HIV. Compounds from this mushroom may help improve recovery rates, inhibit infection, and support the immune system.
Does it protect from diabetes? Multiple studies have shown that the extracts from maitake mushrooms may help reduce blood sugar in animals. This is relevant because high blood sugar is associated with developing diabetes. Components in maitake mushroom supplements may contribute to this by affecting the way insulin interacts with glucose in the body.
Does it lower cholesterol and blood pressure? Various studies have also explored the effect of maitake mushrooms on cholesterol metabolism and blood pressure. For instance, research on rats found that the mushrooms helped lower triglyceride, cholesterol, and phospholipid levels in their blood.
