What is shiitake mushroom?
Shiitake is one of the most widely cultivated edible mushrooms in the world, traditionally grown on hardwood logs in East Asia and now produced on a larger commercial scale as well. Beyond its culinary use, dried shiitake is milled into powder for greens and mushroom supplement blends.
What are the benefits of shiitake mushroom?
Shiitake contains beta-glucans, structural sugars in the mushroom's cell wall studied for their role in supporting healthy immune cell signaling. It also provides small amounts of B vitamins and minerals such as copper and selenium, which contribute to general nutrient coverage.
As a widely consumed culinary mushroom, shiitake pairs naturally with the more adaptogenic mushrooms like reishi in a blend, contributing a food-based rather than purely medicinal mushroom profile.
How much shiitake is in a greens powder?
Shiitake mushroom is part of the 2.6 g superfood, antioxidant and mushroom blend, and its individual gram contribution isn't listed separately from the rest of the blend on the supplement facts panel.
Who should be careful with shiitake mushroom?
A small number of people develop a distinctive, temporary skin rash after eating undercooked shiitake, known as shiitake dermatitis; this is uncommon with dried, processed powder but worth being aware of if you have reacted to fresh shiitake before.
As with other mushrooms that can influence immune activity, people with autoimmune conditions or those on immunosuppressant medication should mention regular shiitake-containing supplement use to their doctor.
Shiitake Mushroom questions, answered
- Is shiitake mushroom safe to eat every day?
- Shiitake is a widely eaten culinary mushroom and is generally well tolerated daily in food or supplement amounts, though people on immune-related medication should check with their doctor.
- What is shiitake dermatitis?
- It's an uncommon, temporary skin reaction some people develop after eating undercooked shiitake mushrooms, generally not associated with dried, processed mushroom powder.
- What nutrients does shiitake mushroom provide?
- Shiitake naturally contains beta-glucans along with B vitamins and minerals like copper and selenium.
Ingredients it works with
Shiitake Mushroom is one of 56 in a single scoop.
Daily Greens prints every blend weight on the label — part of the 2.6 g superfood, antioxidant and mushroom blend.
This page is general information, not medical advice. Statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Speak to your clinician before starting a new supplement, especially if you are pregnant, nursing or taking medication.