Shiitake (Lentinula edodes)
Explore mushroom research and guides on shiitake (lentinula edodes).
Lentinan: Shiitake's Star Compound with 40 Years of Data
Lentinan is a beta-glucan from shiitake approved as a cancer adjuvant in Japan since 1985. A 2009 meta-analysis confirmed survival benefit in gastric cancer. Here's the full research history.
Shiitake: Where Culinary Tradition Meets Clinical Research
From Song Dynasty herbal medicine to a 1985 Japan drug approval to a 2015 dietary RCT: shiitake's 1,000-year journey from kitchen to clinic.
The Pharmacology of Lentinula edodes: How Shiitake Works
The molecular pharmacology of Lentinula edodes: four mechanisms covering immune activation, anti-inflammation, AIM2 selectivity, and cholesterol modulation.