
Introduction
Maitake mushroom is also known as the dancing mushroom. The polysaccharides present in maitake have a unique structure and are among the most powerful studied in test tubes to date. The primary polysaccharide, beta-D-glucan, is well absorbed when taken orally and is being studied as a potential tool for prevention and treatment of cancer and as a adjunctive treatment for HIV infection. Maitake mushroom is a precious fungus as food and medicine. Recently it is popular in South American and Japanese markets as an excellent health tonic food, and its unique nutritional and medical value has attracted ever wider attention. Beta glucan especially the protein-bound polysaccharides named Dfraction have anticancer and anti-HIV function and can adjust immune and incretion. It is also good in curing hepatitis and hypertension.
Function
1. Used as Anticancer Ingredients,Maitake Mushroom Extract can inhibit cancer ;
2. Used as Pharmaceutical Ingredients,Maitake Mushroom Extract can slow down aging and promote the gonad function, Prevent and treat diabetes;
3. Used as Health Care Supplement Ingredients,Maitake Mushroom Extract can inhibit obesity and regulate blood pressure in a two way fashion for the treatment of arteriosclerosis and cerebral embolism;
4.Used as Cosmetics Ingredients,Maitake Mushroom Extract can enhance facial beauty and moisten the skin to postpone the appearance of age pigment;
5. Increase appetite, promote growth, build up immunity and improve memory.
Application
1. Maitake Mushroom Extract can reduce human serum cholesterol, lower blood pressure and prevent hepatitis, gastric ulcer.
2. Maitake Mushroom Extract is good for Cancer prevention, regulations of menopausal syndrome, improving metabolism, strengthening body power.
3. Maitake Mushroom Extract can be used as major ingredients for all kinds of health care products, flavor food (drinks, ice cream,etc.), functional foods.