date:Jun 07, 2013
he Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine in Japan found that rats who ate shiitake and maitake excreted cholesterol, resulting in fewer cholesterol in their bodies.
Prevents thrombosis
Since shiitake mushrooms are rich in lenthionine, a natural compound that prevents platelets from aggregating, they are excellent at preventing thrombosis (clots of coagulated blood that inhibit blood flow). Therefore, if you're concerned about developing DVT on an upcoming long-haul flight,