Maitake mushrooms may hold the most promise for heightening immune response against viruses and bacteria. There is some evidence from animal and in vitro studies that maitake inhibit the growth of cancer and the HIV virus.9 In Asia, maitake is considered an adaptogen, meaning it acts to restore the balance of body functions. Long consumed and popular in Asia, this mushroom is relatively new to other regions.
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