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Shiitake Compounds Protect Blood Vessels From Aging Damage

Shiitake Compounds Protect Blood Vessels From Aging Damage

Shiitake

What they found

Shiitake mycelium polysaccharides protected blood vessel cells from AGEs, reducing inflammation and cell death.

Shiitake mycelium polysaccharides protected blood vessel cells from AGEs, reducing inflammation and cell death.

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

In vitro (lab dish)

In vitro (lab dish)

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Lentinus edodes

Lentinus edodes

Compound

polysaccharides

polysaccharides

Published in

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules

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Section

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Shiitake Shield

Shiitake Shield

Polysaccharides from shiitake mushroom mycelium (Lentinus edodes) protected blood vessel cells from harmful compounds called AGEs, which build up in the body with age and are linked to diabetes and heart problems. The mushroom compounds blocked key damage signals in the cells, reducing inflammation and cell death.

Polysaccharides from shiitake mushroom mycelium (Lentinus edodes) protected blood vessel cells from harmful compounds called AGEs, which build up in the body with age and are linked to diabetes and heart problems. The mushroom compounds blocked key damage signals in the cells, reducing inflammation and cell death.

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