Mushrooms For Life – Organic Shiitake Capsules (60 capsules)

Organic shiitake in a concentrated hot-water extract. Each capsule contains 400 mg of fruiting body extract, with at least 120 mg of beta-glucans. Vegan and without fillers. Contents: 60 capsules.

Shiitake is not only popular in the kitchen. This mushroom is also being studied for its natural components, including beta-glucans. With Mushrooms For Life, you take an organic shiitake extract in a convenient capsule.

The extract comes entirely from the fruiting body: the part you recognise as a mushroom. Each capsule provides 400 mg of extract, with a fixed minimum of beta-glucans. This makes the composition reassuringly clear.

At a glance

• 100% shiitake fruiting body extract.
• 400 mg of extract and at least 120 mg of beta-glucans per capsule.
• Prepared with hot water.
• 60 vegan capsules, with no added fillers.
• Certified organic.

Shiitake and natural immune defences

Shiitake receives much attention in research on natural immune defences. Researchers look at changes in immune cells, among other things. Beta-glucans from the mushroom also play an important role in that research.

Beta-glucans are natural substances in the cell walls of mushrooms. They consist of chains of sugar units, but are not the same as the sugar you put in coffee. In shiitake, lentinan is among the substances in this group.

For those interested in shiitake, the beta-glucan content is therefore useful product information. Mushrooms For Life makes that content specific, alongside the total amount of extract.

What does 100% fruiting body mean?

This shiitake extract is made from the fruiting body: the visible mushroom with a cap and stem. The product contains no blend of several mushroom species.

That is an important difference when comparing supplements. Some products contain biomass, in which the network of fungal threads is also processed. Others use only the fruiting body, like these shiitake capsules.

You are therefore choosing one clearly defined raw material. The amount of extract and minimum of beta-glucans then show what is in the capsule.

Why a hot-water extract?

During preparation, substances are released from shiitake using hot water. The water is then removed, leaving a concentrated powder. That powder goes into the capsules.

The capsules contain a fixed amount of the prepared extract, so you do not need to measure powder yourself.

Composition and beta-glucans

The beta-glucans are part of the extract; they are not additional weight on top of it. They make up at least 30% of the amount of extract.

The ingredients are organic shiitake extract and a plant cellulose capsule. No fillers have been added. The product is vegan and gluten-free.

How do you use these shiitake capsules?

For adults, take two capsules at a time, one to three times per day. This can be with or without food. Use a glass of water to swallow the capsules.

The pack lasts 10 to 30 days, depending on your daily use. At the current product price, this works out at €1.00 - €3.00 per day.

Store the capsules in a cool, dry place. Keep the pack tightly closed and away from direct sunlight. The best-before date is on your own pack.

Organic quality from Mushrooms For Life

Mushrooms For Life works with organically grown mushrooms. This pack displays the European organic logo and Soil Association certification.

The brand was founded in 2011 by Martin Powell and focuses on mushroom supplements. This product centres on shiitake, with a short ingredients list and a specific extract content.

When are these capsules a good choice?

Want to use shiitake without adding powder to your meal? Then capsules are convenient. Take the extract with water without changing the taste of your food.

This formula also gives you a clear basis if you like comparing contents. You know the mushroom used, the part processed and the amount of beta-glucans. You will find the capsules in our mushroom range.

Good to know when using it

Do not use the product if you have a known allergy to shiitake. Stop using it if you experience an allergic reaction.

The capsules are intended for adults. Do not exceed the recommended daily amount. A food supplement is not a substitute for a varied diet and a healthy lifestyle.

Keep the pack out of reach of young children.