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Maitake
Description: Maitake (Grifola frondosa) is a mushroom that grows to be as large in diameter as a basketball. It can be found in northeastern Japan, as well as some parts of Europe and North America. This mushroom is extremely sensitive to environmental changes, making it difficult to cultivate.
Both the head and stem of the mushroom are used medicinally.
Maitake mushrooms enhance immunity,
1 and appear especially effective in helping the body to inhibit cancer growth.2

Natural Sources: The maitake mushroom can be eaten by itself.

Useful in treatment of: Immune Function Improvement.

Recommended Dosage: 3 to 7 grams daily.

Contraindications: None.

References:

1Press release. Georgetown University announced effects of maitake mushroom extract on CVD. 1998 Oct 16.
2Nanba, H. Activity of maitake D-fraction to inhibit carcinogenesis and metastasis. Cancer Prev--Ann NY Acad Sci, 1995 Sep. 30;768:243-245.

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