Maitake is a fungus that has many nutrients. It’s used to help with health issues in traditional Asian medicine.
It also comes as dietary supplements in capsules, powders, and liquid extracts.
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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.
