Maitake is used to:
- Manage diabetes
- Lower high cholesterol levels
- Reduce high blood pressure
- Boost the immune system
- Prevent and treat cancer
Maitake has other uses, but doctors haven’t studied them to see if they work.
It’s generally safe to eat maitake in food. Talk with your healthcare provider before taking maitake supplements. Herbal supplements are stronger than the herbs you would use in cooking.
Supplements can also interact with some medications and affect how they work.
