Maitake is an edible mushroom species often referred to as "hen of the woods." Containing specific beta-glucan polysaccharides, known as grifolan and D-fraction, it is especially helpful for stimulating immune functions with many studies on its beneficial antitumor effects. Learn about our top recommended extract choices for nutritional supplementation as well as harvesting or cultivating your own maitake and how to use and prepare it. Mushroom Wisdom Maitake D-Fraction Pro 4X Liquid, 30mL or 1oz - http://amzn.to/1yfLu63 Mushroom Wisdom Maitake D-Fraction, 120 count - http://amzn.to/1M7HMau Mushroom Science Maitake Full Spectrum Extract, 90 caps - http://bit.ly/1By7HQn Organic Maitake Mushroom Growing Kit - http://bit.ly/1EZPAVY Whole Maitake Mushroom, Organic - 4oz - 1lb - http://bit.ly/1wvRKLu Planetary Formulas Full Spectrum Maitake Mushroom 600mg 60Tabs - http://bit.ly/1xeauKx Super Mushrooms Store: http://bit.ly/1GGruBG Maitake Page: http://bit.ly/1Gtn8KE Additional Sourced Info: Effect of Maitake (Grifola frondosa) D-Fraction on the activation of NK cells in cancer patients: http://1.usa.gov/1C8rl97 Administration of a polysaccharide from Grifola frondosa stimulates immune function: http://1.usa.gov/1GtmuNl Maitake: The Magnificent 'Dancing' Mushroom: http://huff.to/1wfz3qH Antitumor effect of polysaccharide grifolan NMF-5N on syngeneic tumor: http://1.usa.gov/1wvRVGM Relationship between solubility of grifolan, a fungal 1,3-beta-D-glucan, and production of tumor necrosis factor by macrophages: http://1.usa.gov/19cW4VL Immune-enhancing effects of Maitake (Grifola frondosa) and Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) extracts: http://1.usa.gov/18BCqBC Synergistic potentiation of D-fraction with vitamin C as possible alternative approach for cancer therapy: http://1.usa.gov/1Bsv1QG Can maitake MD-fraction aid cancer patients?: http://1.usa.gov/1Bsvgvj Genes Related to Suppression of Malignant Phenotype Induced by Maitake D-Fraction in Breast Cancer Cells: http://1.usa.gov/1xeaU3E Enhancement of cytotoxicity of NK cells by D-Fraction, a polysaccharide from Grifola frondosa: http://bit.ly/1E6WCEt The Pharmacological Potential of Mushrooms: http://1.usa.gov/1GGr6TE Maitake (Grifola frondosa) improve glucose tolerance of experimental diabetic rats: http://1.usa.gov/1MuuBNj Anti-diabetic activity present in the fruit body of Grifola frondosa (Maitake): http://1.usa.gov/1C8rZTY Maitake Mushroom Extracts Ameliorate Progressive Hypertension: http://1.usa.gov/18BCIZn The effect of maitake mushrooms on liver and serum lipids: http://1.usa.gov/1NM2HxV All information is for educational purposes only and is the personal view of the author; not intended as medical advice, diagnosis or prescription. This information has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not intended to cure or prevent any disease.