Shiitake explained: what it is and its scientific names
According to the NIH, shiitake is also called Lentinula edodes or Lentinus edodes. Max Vitalize lists it in capsules, with a serving size of 2 capsules. One product we reviewed lists shiitake, and its label prints 10 mg per serving.
- In the products we reviewed
- 1, its label prints the amount
What shiitake is
- Shiitake is also called Lentinula edodes or Lentinus edodes.1
How much shiitake each product gives
The product we reviewed that lists shiitake
| Product | Form and serving | Shiitake per serving | Our score | Price a bottle | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Max Vitalize#3 in men's health support | Capsules2 capsules | 10 mg | 9.3 | $49 | Check price |
Questions people ask
What is shiitake mushroom?
Shiitake is also called Lentinula edodes or Lentinus edodes, according to the NIH.
What is the scientific name for shiitake mushroom?
Lentinula edodes and Lentinus edodes are the names the NIH gives for shiitake.
Which supplements we reviewed contain shiitake mushroom?
Max Vitalize is the only supplement we reviewed that lists shiitake. It comes in capsules.
How much shiitake mushroom is in a serving of Max Vitalize?
10 mg of shiitake is printed per serving on the Max Vitalize label. A serving is 2 capsules.
Sources
The products, amounts and prices come from each product's label and checkout, as its review shows them. AI drafts our pages from listed sources, figures are checked against them, and we have not tried the products.
- 1NIH National Library of Medicine, Medical Subject Headings, Shiitake Mushroomsmeshb.nlm.nih.gov/recordchecked