Shiitake Mushrooms and Cholesterol

In a small study, Japenese who ate about 3-4 ounces of fresh shiitakes or 2 ounces of dried, experienced a substantial reduction in cholesterol within 1 week. So, if you have high cholesterol, shiitakes may lower cholesterol by promoting cholesterol excretion.

Mushroom and B Vitamins

Since B vitamins n mushrooms leach into water when heated, if you soak dried mushrooms to reconstitute them, it's best to use the soaking water in the recipe. Since some people may react to the allergens in raw mushrooms, it's best to eat them only in small amounts.

Mushrooms and Vitamin D

I just found that there is one more way to get your Vitamin D - Mushrooms contains ergosterol which is converted in the body into Vitamin D.