2 Lentinus edodes Lentinus edodes also contains a kind of dextran with high purity and high molecular structure, namely Lentinus edodes, which has the functions of antivirus, inducing interferon and protecting liver. If patients with hepatitis B often eat mushrooms, it can not only improve the immune function of the body and reduce alanine aminotransferase (SGPT), but also prevent the further development of the disease. In addition, lentinan also has anti-tumor effect, and has curative effects on lung cancer, breast cancer, gastric cancer, colon cancer, rectal cancer and uterine cancer.
3 β -glucosidase In recent years, American scientists have found a β -glucosidase in shiitake mushrooms. Experiments have proved that this substance has obvious anti-cancer effect, so people call mushrooms "anti-cancer recruits".
4 ergosterol ergosterol is an effective component in shiitake mushrooms, which can be converted into vitamin D if it is irradiated by sunlight. Vitamin D is an indispensable substance for regulating calcium and phosphorus metabolism, which can promote the growth and calcification of bone tissue. Therefore, mushrooms are one of the important foods to prevent rickets in children and adults.