Shiitake mushrooms also contain an important compound called lentinan, a polysaccharide, which may have potential blood pressure lowering effects, cholesterol lowering effects and immune boosting effects as well as an ability to reduce cancerous tumors. Lentinan is currently being used experimentally as an anticancer agent, stimulating the production of T lymphocytes and natural killer cells. Scientists believe that lentinan inhibits cancerous tumors by stimulating certain types of white blood cells prominent in immune function. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.
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