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Maitake is an edible mushroom species often referred to as “hen of the woods.” Containing specific beta-glucan polysaccharides, known as grifolan and D-fraction, it is especially helpful for stimulating immune functions with many studies on its beneficial antitumor effects. Learn about our top recommended extract choices for nutritional supplementation as well as harvesting or cultivating your own maitake and how to use and prepare it.

Fungi Perfecti Host Defense, Maitake, 120 Vegetarian Capsules – http://bit.ly/1BvsFxu
Mushroom Wisdom Maitake D-Fraction Pro 4X Liquid, 30mL or 1oz – http://amzn.to/1yfLu63
Mushroom Wisdom Maitake D-Fraction, 120 count – http://amzn.to/1M7HMau
Mushroom Science Maitake Full Spectrum Extract, 90 caps – http://bit.ly/1By7HQn
Organic Maitake Mushroom Growing Kit – http://bit.ly/1EZPAVY
Whole Maitake Mushroom, Organic – 4oz – 1lb – http://bit.ly/1wvRKLu
Planetary Formulas Full Spectrum Maitake Mushroom 600mg 60Tabs – http://bit.ly/1xeauKx

Super Mushrooms Store: http://bit.ly/1GGruBG

Maitake Page: http://bit.ly/1Gtn8KE

Additional Sourced Info:

Effect of Maitake (Grifola frondosa) D-Fraction on the activation of NK cells in cancer patients: http://1.usa.gov/1C8rl97
Administration of a polysaccharide from Grifola frondosa stimulates immune function: http://1.usa.gov/1GtmuNl
Maitake: The Magnificent ‘Dancing’ Mushroom: http://huff.to/1wfz3qH
Antitumor effect of polysaccharide grifolan NMF-5N on syngeneic tumor: http://1.usa.gov/1wvRVGM
Relationship between solubility of grifolan, a fungal 1,3-beta-D-glucan, and production of tumor necrosis factor by macrophages: http://1.usa.gov/19cW4VL
Immune-enhancing effects of Maitake (Grifola frondosa) and Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) extracts: http://1.usa.gov/18BCqBC
Synergistic potentiation of D-fraction with vitamin C as possible alternative approach for cancer therapy: http://1.usa.gov/1Bsv1QG
Can maitake MD-fraction aid cancer patients?: http://1.usa.gov/1Bsvgvj
Genes Related to Suppression of Malignant Phenotype Induced by Maitake D-Fraction in Breast Cancer Cells: http://1.usa.gov/1xeaU3E
Enhancement of cytotoxicity of NK cells by D-Fraction, a polysaccharide from Grifola frondosa: http://bit.ly/1E6WCEt
The Pharmacological Potential of Mushrooms: http://1.usa.gov/1GGr6TE
Maitake (Grifola frondosa) improve glucose tolerance of experimental diabetic rats: http://1.usa.gov/1MuuBNj
Anti-diabetic activity present in the fruit body of Grifola frondosa (Maitake): http://1.usa.gov/1C8rZTY
Maitake Mushroom Extracts Ameliorate Progressive Hypertension: http://1.usa.gov/18BCIZn
The effect of maitake mushrooms on liver and serum lipids: http://1.usa.gov/1NM2HxV

All information is for educational purposes only and is the personal view of the author; not intended as medical advice,
diagnosis or prescription. This information has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to cure or prevent any disease.