The ‘King’ of mushrooms due to its sheer size, Maitake was also coined ‘the dancing mushroom’ as it was known that those who found this mushroom in the wild would dance with joy due to its medicinal properties. We are joining our ancestors on the dance floor as we sip on its powerful properties in our blends.
Cholesterol:
The polysaccharides in Maitake have been known to reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol without affecting triglycerides or HDL (good) cholesterol levels.
Antioxidants and Immunity:
Antioxidants found in Maitake benefit the body by neutralizing free radicals that cause oxidative stress. Its compounds have also been shown to increase white blood cell production and activity that help to ward off illness and pathogens.
Digestion and Weight balance:
Maitake contains plenty of prebiotic fibre, which is known to aid digestion. Its properties have also been known to support microbial diversity in the stomach, allowing for growth of favourable bacteria that promotes healthy gut flora. Combined, these benefits also allow Maitake to potentially support health weight management.
Insulin:
X-Fraction is a peptide found in Maitake which has been known to decrease blood glucose levels and activate insulin receptions, lowering insulin resistance aiding in management of Diabetes.
Below are some articles we found and love about Maitake:
Benefits of Maitake in SF Gate
SX-fraction: Promise for novel treatment of type 2 diabetes by Sensuke Konno
Effect of Dietary Maitake (Grifola frondosa) Mushrooms on Plasma Cholesterol