Maitake D-fraction is a highly standardized and purified 3-branched beta-1,6 glucan containing about 30% of protein, extracted from the Maitake mushroom fruiting body. D-fraction has the unique polysaccharide structure and the degree of branching is greater than any beta-glucan found in any other medicinal mushrooms that demonstrate similar immune stimulatory properties. Researchers theorize that the [...]
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Grifola Frondosa
January 29th, 2011 
admin Overview Until recently the benefits of maitake mushrooms were just folklore. Current research has emerged that shows this little mushroom contains many chemicals to help us stay healthy. Common names for the maitake mushroom include cloud mushrooms, dancing mushrooms, and hen of the woods. The scientific name is Grifola frondosa. The mushroom has been shown [...]
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Maitake Mushroom and Cancer
January 25th, 2011 admin Maitake Mushroom Other common name(s): maitake D-fraction, maitake, maitake extract, beta-glucan, Scientific/medical name(s): Grifola frondosa Description Maitake is an edible mushroom from the species Grifola frondosa. Maitake D-fraction® is an extract of this large mushroom native to the mountains of northeastern Japan. The maitake mushroom is eaten as a food, and maitake-D fraction is marketed [...]
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The Wondrous Maitake Mushroom
January 13th, 2011 admin The Wondrous Maitake Mushroom Maitake Mushrooms have been shown to help treat viruses, bacterial infections, cancers, and a plethora of issues. The Japanese call it Maitake, but it goes by a variety of other names such as Hen of the Woods, Sheep’s Head, and Ram’s Head. The proper name is Grifola frondosa. These mushrooms can [...]
