Now Maitake Mushroom - 60 vcaps

For many centuries, mushrooms and herbal plants have been used for medicinal and therapeutic purposes around Asia. It is no surprise that Asian medical researchers have taken a more serious approach in uncovering the medicinal value of plants such as the Maitake Mushrooms in Now Maitake Mushrooms. Both traditional Chinese and Japanese herbology used Maitake Mushrooms to boost the body's immune functions. NOW Maitake Mushroom contains a type of edible mushrooms mostly known for their cancer fighting capabilities. These mushrooms contain a beta-glucan polysaccharide known as grifolan, which helps stimulate a protective kind of cell called macrophages. A number of alpha and beta-glucan polysaccharides found in Maitake Mushrooms are known to strengthen cell immune functions. Recent research has shown that Maitake Mushrooms can help prevent the growth of cancer cells. NOW Foods Maitake Mushroom is an excellent choice for a clinically researched immune system booster.