In the maitake mushroom has the special structure substance called Beta-D-Glucan. It will help strengthen the immune system. In addition, the study of the biologist of the fungus named Hiroaki Nanba and Keiko Kubo. They found that a compound maitake mushroom named High-Molecular Polysaccharide, called X-fraction or D-fraction and MD-fraction. It helps to control glucose levels or have features prevent diabetes, too (The meaning of D-fraction and MD-fraction is the actual mechanism of self-defense. It consists of glucan and protein complexes that provide the most beneficial to the body).
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Maitake mushroom