Medicinal ingredient
Lentinula edodes, 500 mg dry 1:1 extract per capsule.
Organic mushroom extract
Shiitake
Lentinula edodes
$69.99
120 capsules / 30 day supply
A clearly disclosed daily Shiitake extract with fruiting body source material, a verifiable Canadian licence, and careful immune and microbiome research context.
Daily amount2 g
Mushroom source100% fruiting body
Daily directions4 capsules
Natural Product Number80126704
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Source100% fruiting body
Serving2 g each day
ManufactureCanadian GMP facility
TestingCOA backed
Health Canada authorized purpose
A licence you can verify.
Source of fungal polysaccharides with immunomodulating properties.
NPN 80126704 / Active licenceHealth Canada's record lists Luminary Mushrooms Corp. as the licence holder and identifies Shiitake as the licensed product.
View Health Canada's database recordWhat you take each day
The full serving, shown clearly.
Health Canada's record lists two capsules taken twice daily. That provides four capsules and 2,000 mg of Shiitake extract across the full label day.
Per capsule500 mg
Lentinula edodes dry extract.
Extract ratio1:1
Equivalent to 500 mg dry herb per capsule.
Per day2,000 mg
Four capsules across the full daily routine.
Mushroom part100%
Fruiting body, as verified in Luminary's Product and Claims Master.
Non-medicinal ingredients
Brown rice flour and hypromellose, as listed in Health Canada's licence record.
Additional information
Product details at a glance.
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Additional information
| Weight | 0.283495 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.24 × 12.7 × 10.16 cm |
Capsule count
120 capsules per bottle.
Estimated supply
30 days at four capsules per day.
Research context
Interesting evidence. Honest limits.
Shiitake has been studied in dietary and extract forms for immune and microbiome outcomes. The studied forms and doses differ from Luminary's extract.
Immune measures in healthy adults
- Population
- 52 healthy adults aged 21 to 41.
- Protocol
- Five or 10 g of whole dried Shiitake daily for four weeks.
- Finding
- The study reported changes in immune-cell activity, salivary IgA, CRP, and cytokine patterns.
- Limit
- Whole dried mushroom at a food dose, not Luminary's extract.
Microbiome modulation
- Population
- 52 adults with untreated mild hypercholesterolemia.
- Protocol
- A 10.4 g daily beta-glucan-enriched Shiitake mixture for eight weeks.
- Finding
- Microbiota composition changed, while lipid and inflammatory outcomes did not improve versus placebo.
- Limit
- Different mixture and dose. The significance of the microbiome changes remains uncertain.
Evidence boundary: These studies provide species-level research context. They do not prove that Luminary Shiitake will change immune function, gut health, cholesterol, or cardiovascular outcomes for an individual customer.
References
Studies and background literature.
External research links open in a new tab. These sources are evidence context, not proof of identical outcomes from Luminary's exact product.
- Dai, X., et al. (2015). Consuming Lentinula edodes Mushrooms Daily Improves Human Immunity: A Randomized Dietary Intervention in Healthy Young Adults.
- Morales, D., et al. (2021). Modulation of human intestinal microbiota by consumption of a beta-D-glucan-enriched extract obtained from Lentinula edodes.
Why Luminary
Product facts before promises.
Luminary combines organic sourcing, Canadian GMP manufacture, testing for contaminants and microbes, and certificates of analysis.
See our standardsOrganicCertified organic extract
TestingHeavy metals and microbes checked
TraceabilityCertificate of analysis available
LicenceHealth Canada NPN 80126704
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Experiences from current customers.
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Frequently asked questions
Before you begin.
How much should I take?
Health Canada's record lists two capsules, twice daily, for four capsules per day. Follow the current product label.
Is this made from fruiting body?
Yes. Luminary identifies this Shiitake extract as 100% fruiting body.
Why take an extract instead of eating Shiitake?
This product provides a consistent capsule format and daily amount. Food studies are useful context, but whole mushrooms and extracts are not interchangeable.
What does the NPN mean?
NPN 80126704 identifies Luminary Shiitake in Health Canada's Licensed Natural Health Products Database.
What are the cautions?
Consult a health care practitioner before use if you take blood thinners or prescription medication. Do not use while pregnant or breastfeeding. Stop use if hypersensitivity or allergy occurs.
A clearer daily ritual
Shiitake with the facts in view.
Review the daily amount, fruiting body source, licence information, research limits, and cautions. If those fit what you are looking for, add Luminary Shiitake to your routine.
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