{"title":"Shiitake","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBuy Shiitake: Mushroom from Asian Tradition in Capsules and Complexes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiitake (Lentinula edodes) is an edible mushroom traditionally used in East Asian cuisine and herbal traditions. Its name comes from Japanese: \u003cem\u003eshii\u003c\/em\u003e refers to the tree on which the mushroom grows, and \u003cem\u003etake\u003c\/em\u003e means mushroom. In addition to its role as a culinary mushroom, shiitake is now also offered as a dietary supplement, usually in the form of dried powder or a standardized extract in capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this collection, you'll find shiitake as a standalone mushroom and as part of mushroom complexes that combine multiple species. For example, we offer Swanson's shiitake as a single capsule and in combination with maitake and reishi, and shiitake is incorporated into Vit4ever's extensive mushroom complex with five species. Below, you can read what shiitake is exactly, where it comes from, in what forms you encounter it, and what to look for when buying it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is shiitake?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiitake is the Dutch and international name for the mushroom \u003cem\u003eLentinula edodes\u003c\/em\u003e. It is one of the most cultivated edible mushrooms in the world, after the common mushroom. The mushroom has a brown, convex cap and a firm, fleshy texture. In supplements, mainly the fruiting body is used, which is dried and ground into powder or further processed into an extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does shiitake come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiitake naturally grows on deciduous trees in East Asia, particularly in Japan, China, and Korea. The mushroom has been cultivated and eaten there for many centuries, traditionally on oak and beech-like tree trunks. Nowadays, shiitake is cultivated worldwide, both on logs and on compressed substrate blocks. The shiitake in supplements comes from cultivated mushrooms that are dried and processed after harvesting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eForms and variants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will encounter shiitake supplements in various forms. With \u003cstrong\u003ewhole mushroom powder\u003c\/strong\u003e, the entire dried mushroom is ground. With an \u003cstrong\u003eextract\u003c\/strong\u003e, certain components are concentrated; extracts are often standardized to a percentage of polysaccharides or beta-glucans, the sugar compounds naturally present in the mushroom. In this collection, you will find shiitake in capsule form, both as a standalone mushroom and in a \u003cstrong\u003emushroom complex\u003c\/strong\u003e where shiitake is combined with species such as maitake, reishi, cordyceps, and lion's mane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStandalone or in a complex?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to focus specifically on shiitake, a standalone shiitake supplement is the obvious choice. If you are looking for a broad mix of different mushrooms, then a complex is practical: it contains multiple species in one capsule. When choosing a complex, pay attention to the ratio, as the amount of shiitake per capsule in a mix is usually lower than in a standalone product. The label tells you how many milligrams of each species are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDosage and use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amount of shiitake per capsule varies by brand and form. Standalone products often contain a higher dose per capsule than complexes, where the space is distributed among multiple species. Extracts are more concentrated than whole mushroom powder, so the recommended amount may be lower. Always follow the instructions for use on the packaging for the correct amount and number of capsules per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should you take shiitake?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no fixed time of day to take shiitake; this is a matter of personal preference and convenience. Many people take the capsules with a meal with some water, as it allows them to easily integrate it into their daily routine. If you take multiple capsules a day, you can divide them throughout the day if desired. For the recommended intake time and frequency, follow the instructions for use on the packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is shiitake interesting for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShiitake is popular among people interested in mushrooms as part of their daily routine, for example, from the Asian tradition or as a supplement alongside other mushrooms. The capsules are a practical way to use shiitake without preparing the mushroom itself. Many shiitake supplements are suitable for a vegan diet; check the label if this is important to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to look for when buying shiitake?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen comparing shiitake supplements, look at the form (whole powder or extract), the amount per capsule, and whether it is a standalone product or a complex. For an extract, standardization to polysaccharides or beta-glucans provides insight into its composition. Also, pay attention to the number of capsules per package, so you know how long a jar will last you. Well-known brands in this collection are Swanson and Vit4ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso check out our broader collection \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/paddenstoel-extracten\"\u003eMushroom Extracts\u003c\/a\u003e and the individual mushrooms \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/reishi\"\u003eReishi\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/cordyceps\"\u003eCordyceps\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lions-mane\"\u003eLion's Mane\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"swanson-full-spectrum-shiitake-mushroom-entinus-edodes-superfoods-1000mg-per-dagdosering-60-capsules","title":"Shiitake Mushroom | 60 Capsules | Swanson","description":"\u003ch2\u003eShiitake from Swanson\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShiitake\u003c\/strong\u003e (Lentinula edodes) is an edible mushroom that has traditionally been used in East Asian cuisine and herbal traditions. In this product, Swanson processes the entire fruiting body of the mushroom into powder in a capsule. It is part of the Full Spectrum line, in which the complete plant or mushroom is used instead of an isolated compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFull Spectrum: the entire fruiting body\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a Full Spectrum product, the entire fruiting body is ground and processed, with all the natural compounds that occur together in it. Each capsule contains 500 mg of dried \u003cstrong\u003eshiitake\u003c\/strong\u003e. No extract with a specific standardization is used; you get the mushroom in its natural form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePure composition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the mushroom, the capsule contains only a small amount of filler. It contains no artificial colors, fragrances, or flavors. Swanson tests the raw material for purity and origin before it is processed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePractical to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA bottle contains 60 capsules. With two capsules per day, you get a daily dose of 1000 mg of \u003cstrong\u003eshiitake\u003c\/strong\u003e and one bottle lasts a month. The capsule form is convenient for those who want to take the mushroom as a solid supplement to their diet without cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigin and tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShiitake originally grows on deciduous trees in East Asia and has been cultivated and eaten in Japan and China for over a thousand years. The name literally means mushroom from the shii tree. In addition to cuisine, the mushroom has a long history in East Asian herbal traditions. Swanson uses the dried fruiting body and finely grinds it, so you receive the complete mushroom in powder form. Each batch is tested for origin and purity before it is processed into capsules, without the addition of fragrances or flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Swanson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47449239847250,"sku":"Swanson-013","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9006\/2812\/files\/swansonShiitakemuschroom.jpg?v=1702634975"},{"product_id":"swanson-maitake-reishi-shiitake-complex-600mg-60-capsules","title":"Maitake, Reishi \u0026 Shiitake Mushroom Complex | 60 capsules | Swanson","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSwanson Mushroom Complex\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003emushroom complex\u003c\/strong\u003e from Swanson combines standardized extracts from three well-known mushrooms: maitake, reishi, and shiitake. Each capsule contains 200 milligrams of each extract, totaling 600 milligrams. What makes it special is that each extract is standardized to a fixed percentage of polysaccharides, the substances mushrooms are best known for. You take one to two capsules per day. One bottle contains 60.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe three mushrooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis formula contains extracts from three mushrooms, each with a long history in Asian cuisine and herbal traditions. Maitake (Grifola frondosa) is also known in Japan as the 'dancing mushroom'. Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) is a woody mushroom that has been widely used since ancient times. You probably know shiitake (Lentinus edodes) from Asian cuisine, where it is popular as an edible mushroom. An extract from each species is used here, not a whole dried mushroom. Each extract provides 200 milligrams per capsule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStandardized for polysaccharides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe word 'standardized' means that an extract contains a fixed, guaranteed amount of a particular substance. In the case of these mushrooms, it refers to polysaccharides, a group of substances that mushrooms contain in large amounts. The maitake extract is standardized to 25 to 30 percent polysaccharides, reishi to 10 percent, and shiitake to 6 percent. This mushroom complex therefore provides a fixed amount of each type, rather than just a quantity of ground mushroom. That is the difference between an extract and regular mushroom powder: with an extract, you know how many polysaccharides it contains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom the whole fruiting body\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extracts are derived from the whole fruiting body of the mushroom, that is, the mushroom as you know it, with cap and stem. This is separate from the mycelium, the thread-like network from which a mushroom grows. Polysaccharides, including the well-known beta-glucans, are mainly found in the cell walls of the fruiting body. By using the fruiting body and making a standardized extract from it, the content of these substances is fixed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use this complex\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou take one to two capsules per day, most easily with a glass of water. The capsule is made of gelatin, an animal-derived material, so this product is not suitable for a strictly plant-based diet. One bottle contains 60 capsules. It is a convenient way to get standardized extracts from three mushrooms at the same time, without having to buy them separately. The distribution is fixed at 200 milligrams of extract per species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mushroom complex from Swanson combines standardized extracts of maitake, reishi, and shiitake in one capsule. Three types, each with a fixed polysaccharide content, totaling 600 milligrams.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Swanson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47455340462418,"sku":"Swanson-027","price":13.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9006\/2812\/files\/swansontriplemushroomcomplex.jpg?v=1702821520"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.luto-supplements.nl\/en\/collections\/shiitake.oembed","provider":"LUTO Supplements","version":"1.0","type":"link"}