Maitake – The Blood Sugar Controller "This mushroom species has anticancer, antiviral, and immune-system enhancing effects and may also help control both high blood pressure and blood sugar levels. A particular study found that maitake mushroom extract couple prove highly beneficial to people suffering from insulin resistance and diabetes. In addition, a half of a cup per day of maitake mushrooms is said to be able to sweep the system, find abnormal cells and cause them to self-destruct. Simultaneously, these trumpeting bushels can trigger the body to release immune system cells that attack and kill malignant cells." Interesting?