Natures Answer - Shiitake

The Shiitake Mushroom ( Lentinus edodes) is an edible mushroom that has been part of the normal diet, as well as honored for its health-supportive benefits*, for many thousands of years in Asia.  The Shiitake is used in many recipes, has a smooth flavor and texture, and is a favorite added to soups, stir-fries and all kinds of nutritious dishes. Shiitake mushrooms have a wide array of impressive nutritional attributes. Low in Calories and fats, and supplying healthy naturally occurring niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B 6, riboflavin, and minerals such as manganese and phosphorus, the shiitake mushroom is a healthy addition to any diet. Shiitake mushrooms are unique as a vegetarian source of eight of the essential amino acids found in protein, and they also contain a healthy fatty acid known as linoleic acid.

A wide array of scientific studies have been done on the ability of Shiitake to be beneficial to the body. Many unique natural components have been measured which give Shiitake these health-protective benefits. These include lentinan which may protect DNA*and eritadenine which may support heart health.

All plants have unique chemical characteristics, markers, and natural patterns that can be used to identify them (just like human fingerprints). Our in house laboratory has accumulated and preserved over 800 plant specimens, creating one of the most comprehensive collections of genetically verified plant specimens found anywhere in the world. Our state of the art laboratory equipment has identified each and every plant’s distinctive botanical fingerprint, which we then use as our baseline to analyze the quality and purity of every incoming botanical used to manufacture our products. This unique process is our Advanced Botanical Fingerprint Technology®, and we take great pride in knowing that it allows us to completely assure you that your products contain only the highest quality botanical ingredients.

Using carefully-controlled extraction techniques, we capture the holistic balance® of each herb and the value is passed on to you, our customer. From plant to shelf™, you can be assured that we know exactly what’s in the product in your hand, and we guarantee it is authentic, safe, effective, holistically balanced®, and of course….Nature’s Answer®.