Shiitake mushrooms 香菇

The shiitake provides around 2.2 grams of protein per 100 grams. What is interesting is that its protein contains all the essential amino acids (e.g. leucine and lysine) in a similar ratio to milk or meat and is therefore a high-quality source of protein. In terms of trace elements, shiitake shines particularly due to its high copper content. Copper is vital because certain enzymes would not function without copper. For example, copper is B. involved in the formation of connective tissue and blood as well as in the function of the nervous system. The recommended daily requirement of copper is around 1 to 2.5 milligrams and around 70 grams of cooked shiitake mushrooms are enough to cover a full 72 percent of the daily requirement. In addition to vitamin B2, vitamin B3 and vitamin B6, shiitake contains a particularly high amount of vitamin B5 (panthotenic acid) and therefore a lot of power for a healthy metabolism and healthy nerves. The daily requirement for vitamin B5 is 6 milligrams, which you can already cover a quarter of with just 5 shiitake mushrooms (approx. 65 g).

Shiitake is characterized by a particularly wide spectrum of effects. While he was in Japan e.g. B. is recommended for high blood pressure, stomach ulcers and cancer. On the one hand, the ingredient Lentinan can help the body locate and destroy cancer cells more quickly. On the other hand, the pressed juice from shiitake is said to inhibit the uncontrolled growth of tumor cell lines. So that in Japan today shiitake ranks 8th among all medicines that are most commonly used to treat cancer. The shiitake mushroom is even used for anti-aging treatments.

Even though the extracts of the shiitake mushroom are usually used in the treatment of illnesses, the whole mushroom - if consumed regularly - can also have certain healing effects, such as: B. a continuous strengthening of the immune system. When it comes to cervical cancer prevention, the shiitake mushroom should be consumed together with foods rich in folate - as we have already described here in the text.

Yes, the shiitake mushroom is said to have a number of positive effects: among other things, it is said to strengthen the immune system, lower cholesterol levels and help against infections

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[ʃiiˈtaːkə]

The shiitake has a short style and a round light to dark brown scaled cap that is about five to 12 centimeters tall.