Shiitake: benefits by goal, the dosage that worked, and the supplements ranked
What the 29 human studies of shiitake we graded show for each goal, the dose that worked, and the products that hold it. This page is educational, not medical advice.
Shiitake benefits, by goal: what the studies show
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5 of these 29 human studies gave shiitake by drip or injection, not by mouth.
| Goal | What the studies show | Studies | Dose that worked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immune Health | 29 |
Shiitake supplements, ranked by the human studies
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Shiitake dosage: how much per day
The dose that worked in the studies, and the upper limit
The studies taken by mouth that showed an improvement gave 1 mg to 5 g a day.
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Questions people ask
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What is shiitake good for?
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Educational, not medical advice. Figures come from the human studies on PubMed we have graded; a study counts for a form when it names the form it used. Updated as new studies arrive. How we grade →