The Quantity is in Ounces! Please buy accordingly! Maitake mushrooms (Grifola Frondosa) are found wild in China, Japan, and parts of North America. Colloquially, they are also called hen of the woods, sheep’s head, or dancing mushrooms. Immune System Because of their immunity-optimizing and anti-inflammatory properties, maitake extracts have been studied for potential benefits in regard to a wide range of conditions. The extract has also been explored as an aid in the treatment of septic shock, asthma, and autoimmune joint inflammation. Cholesterol Maitake extract has been shown to increase the production of fatty acids, which can increase energy and help keep arteries clean. In studies done on rats, maitake mushrooms also significantly lowered cholesterol levels and have been shown to lower overall blood pressure. Diabetes Maitake may be a good addition to any diabetes regime. A paper that studied the effect of maitake mushroom extracts on mice found that it can effectively control glucose and insulin levels by enhancing peripheral insulin sensitivity. While further studies are required the determine its effectiveness on humans, the present research certainly makes it an option to be considered. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Many women take maitake extract to treat infertility due to polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which also leads to insulin resistance. Anticancer Potential Maitake mushrooms are currently being studied in several studies for its potential cancer-fighting powers. Maitake extract is full of glucan polysaccharides, which may boost T-cell response to cancer cells
