Grifola frondosa maitake mushroom is a powerful superfood for the immune system. It is a premier culinary mushroom, "hen of the woods" has been treasured for thousands of years throughout Asia as an immune boosting, heart healthy and hormone balancing tonic. Extensive scientific research is proving that maitake extract may be the most effective immune supportive mushroom of all. Maitake mushrooms are one of natureās richest sources of beta glucan polysaccharides, also known as ābiological response modifiersā for their powerful ability to activate the immune system. In clinical studies, maitake mushroom extract has shown to benefit heart health by stabilizing blood sugar and is considered the best mushroom extract for high blood pressure. Maitake extract might be one of the most important immune and heart and hormone health foods available.
Maitake mushrooms are most famous for their potent immune system activating health benefits. Maitake extract is beneficial for supporting heart health, particularly blood sugar stabilization, hypertension, and improving insulin resistance and high blood pressure. Maitake mushroom may be helpful for women's hormone health conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common disorder that affects the female endocrine system. Maitake mushroom extract enhances immune system, reduces stress, elevates mood, balances hormones, increases energy, builds bones, supports metabolism, nourishes the heart, liver and spleen, may help support blood sugar and high blood pressure. Teelixir Certified Organic Maitake Mushroom is wild cultivated deep in the mountains of China. Its maitake extract undergoes a dual extraction (water and alcohol) process that uses only the Maitake mushrooms fruiting bodies. This creates a maitake extract rich in immune system supportive beta glucan (water soluble polysaccharide compounds) and adaptogenic triterpenoids (alcohol soluble compounds).
Key Features
Maitake Mushroom 10:1 Dual Extract Powder*. *Wild cultivated and 100% wood grown Grifola frondosa Maitake Mushroom fruiting body.
Teelixir recommends starting with 1/4 - 1/2 tsp (1.6g) Maitake extract per day. If you are sensitive to herbs, you may want to start with less. When your body feels ready, you can increase your dosage according to your daily needs. Best to use Maitake mushroom extract in the AM and PM.
For fast absorption, mix the Maitake mushroom powder directly into coffee, hot tea or your favourite nut milk. Maitake mushroom extract is also a delicious addition to your smoothies, hot chocolates, soup broths, raw desserts, baked goods and more. This Maitake extract is not sensitive to heat.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA or TGA. Maitake mushroom extract is not a substitute for medical treatment or high blood pressure and/or blood sugar stabilizing medications. Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or nursing
It comes from Grifola frondosa, the species also known as Maitake or hen of the woods, but the format is very different from a fresh culinary mushroom. This 10:1 fruiting-body extract is concentrated and ready to mix, so it does not need to be sliced, cooked or simmered before use.
Prioritise a clearly identified fruiting-body source, useful beta-glucan and starch specifications, and no grain-grown mycelium or fillers. This wood-grown, third-party-tested extract contains more than 21% beta-D-glucans and less than 2% starch, with no added grain, mycelium or fillers.
Maitake has an earthy, savoury flavour with slightly sweet and bitter notes. It works well in coffee, cacao and smoothies, but it is especially easy to use in broth, soup and other savoury recipes where its natural character complements the food.
Yes. The extract is heat stable and can be stirred into hot tea, coffee, broth or cooking without a separate preparation step. Use a whisk or blend it into a small amount of liquid first if you prefer an especially smooth result.
Choose this single-mushroom extract when you want to introduce Maitake independently and keep your routine easy to evaluate. Teelixir Mushroom Immunity combines several mushroom extracts in one scoop and suits customers who prefer a broader ready-made blend.
The 50 g pouch provides approximately 31 standard 1.6 g serves, which is about one month when used once daily. Linking it to the same meal, broth or morning drink is an easy way to make daily use feel effortless.
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