{"product_id":"osavi-shiitake-800mg","title":"Osavi Shiitake 800mg - 120 Vegan Capsules","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.osh-wrap{font-family:Inter,-apple-system,BlinkMacSystemFont,\"Segoe UI\",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#374151;font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;max-width:860px}\n.osh-wrap h2{font-family:Lora,Georgia,\"Times New Roman\",serif;color:#1a1f2e;font-size:22px;line-height:1.3;margin:34px 0 12px;font-weight:600}\n.osh-wrap h3{font-family:Lora,Georgia,\"Times New Roman\",serif;color:#1a1f2e;font-size:18px;line-height:1.35;margin:26px 0 10px;font-weight:600}\n.osh-wrap p{margin:0 0 14px}\n.osh-lede{font-size:17px;font-weight:600;color:#1a1f2e;line-height:1.55}\n.osh-fact-box{background:#f0fdfa;border:1px solid #0d9488;border-left:4px solid #0d9488;border-radius:6px;padding:18px 20px;margin:24px 0}\n.osh-fact-box h3{margin:0 0 12px;color:#0d9488;font-size:17px}\n.osh-fact-box ul{margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none}\n.osh-fact-box li{margin:0 0 9px;padding:0 0 0 2px;font-size:15px;line-height:1.5}\n.osh-fact-box li:last-child{margin-bottom:0}\n.osh-fact-box strong{color:#1a1f2e}\n.osh-tbl{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:16px 0;font-size:15px}\n.osh-tbl caption{text-align:left;font-weight:600;color:#1a1f2e;padding:0 0 8px;font-size:15px}\n.osh-tbl thead th{background:#1a1f2e;color:#ffffff;text-align:left;padding:11px 12px;font-weight:600;font-size:14px}\n.osh-tbl thead th.osh-num,.osh-tbl td.osh-num{text-align:right}\n.osh-tbl td{border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:10px 12px;vertical-align:top}\n.osh-tbl tr:last-child td{border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb}\n.osh-sub td:first-child{padding-left:28px;color:#6b7280}\n.osh-ing{font-size:13px;color:#6b7280;line-height:1.6;margin:10px 0 0}\n.osh-note{font-size:13px;color:#6b7280;line-height:1.6;margin:8px 0 0}\nul.osh-feat{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:16px 0}\nul.osh-feat li{position:relative;padding:0 0 0 26px;margin:0 0 11px;line-height:1.55}\nul.osh-feat li:before{content:\"\\2713\";position:absolute;left:0;top:0;color:#16a34a;font-weight:700}\n.osh-amber{background:#fffbeb;border:1px solid #fcd34d;border-left:4px solid #b45309;border-radius:6px;padding:16px 20px;margin:26px 0;font-size:14.5px;line-height:1.6;color:#374151}\n.osh-amber strong{color:#b45309}\n.osh-advisory{background:#f9fafb;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:6px;padding:18px 20px;margin:26px 0;font-size:14px;line-height:1.6}\n.osh-advisory h3{margin-top:0;font-size:16px}\n.osh-advisory ul{margin:0;padding-left:20px}\n.osh-advisory li{margin:0 0 7px}\n.osh-faq-q{font-weight:600;color:#1a1f2e;margin:20px 0 6px;font-size:16px}\n.osh-faq-a{margin:0 0 14px;color:#374151}\n.osh-details{border-top:1px solid #e5e7eb;margin:30px 0 0;padding:16px 0 0;font-size:14px;color:#6b7280;line-height:1.7}\n.osh-details strong{color:#374151}\n@media (max-width:600px){.osh-tbl{font-size:14px}.osh-tbl thead th,.osh-tbl td{padding:9px 8px}}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"osh-wrap\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"osh-lede\"\u003eOsavi Shiitake 800 mg is a single-ingredient food supplement providing 800 mg of shiitake (\u003cem\u003eLentinula edodes\u003c\/em\u003e) fruiting body extract per daily serving of two capsules, standardised to a minimum of 40% polysaccharides including at least 160 mg beta-glucans. 120 vegan capsules, 60 days at the recommended serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo facts are worth being clear about before you buy, because both are routinely blurred elsewhere in this category. First, the 800 mg on the front of the bottle is the \u003cstrong\u003edaily serving of two capsules\u003c\/strong\u003e, not the content of a single capsule. Each capsule provides 400 mg of extract. Second, this is an extract of the \u003cstrong\u003efruiting body\u003c\/strong\u003e of the mushroom, not mycelium grown on grain. Those are different raw materials with different composition, and in the EU they are treated differently in law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a plain, standardised, single-ingredient extract with a clean label and no added fillers. It is sold on its specification, not on a health benefit, for the reason set out further down this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"osh-fact-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-ingredient mushroom extract food supplement, hard capsules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePer daily serving (2 capsules):\u003c\/strong\u003e 800 mg shiitake (\u003cem\u003eLentinula edodes\u003c\/em\u003e) fruiting body extract, DER 10:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandardised to:\u003c\/strong\u003e min. 40% polysaccharides (min. 320 mg), of which min. 160 mg beta-glucans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaw material equivalent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 g of shiitake fruiting bodies per 800 mg of extract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120 capsules, 60 servings, 2 months at 2 capsules daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapsule shell:\u003c\/strong\u003e hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), plant-derived\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Food supplement, regulated in Ireland by the FSAI. Shiitake fruiting body extract is not a novel food in the EU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dispatched from Dublin by DPD, tracked. Free delivery on Irish orders over €75\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplement Facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"osh-tbl\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003ePer daily serving of 2 capsules\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eActive ingredient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"osh-num\"\u003e2 capsules\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"osh-num\"\u003e% NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShiitake (\u003cem\u003eLentinula edodes\u003c\/em\u003e) fruiting body extract, DER 10:1, standardised for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"osh-num\"\u003e800 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"osh-num\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"osh-sub\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 40% polysaccharides\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"osh-num\"\u003emin. 320 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"osh-num\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"osh-sub\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which beta-glucans\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"osh-num\"\u003emin. 160 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"osh-num\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"osh-note\"\u003eNo % NRV is stated because no EU Nutrient Reference Value exists for shiitake extract, polysaccharides or beta-glucans. NRVs are set for vitamins and minerals only, and this product contains none. Per capsule the extract content is 400 mg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"osh-tbl\"\u003e\n\u003ccaption\u003eNutrition information\u003c\/caption\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eNutritional value\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"osh-num\"\u003e2 capsules\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\" class=\"osh-num\"\u003e100 g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"osh-num\"\u003e16 kJ \/ 4 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"osh-num\"\u003e1645 kJ \/ 393 kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"osh-num\"\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"osh-num\"\u003e1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"osh-sub\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which saturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"osh-num\"\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"osh-num\"\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"osh-sub\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which unsaturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"osh-num\"\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"osh-num\"\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"osh-num\"\u003e0.6 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"osh-num\"\u003e64.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"osh-sub\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"osh-num\"\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"osh-num\"\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"osh-sub\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which polyols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"osh-num\"\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"osh-num\"\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"osh-sub\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eof which starch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"osh-num\"\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"osh-num\"\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"osh-num\"\u003e0.5 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"osh-num\"\u003e54.6 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"osh-num\"\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"osh-num\"\u003e4.1 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"osh-num\"\u003e0 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"osh-num\"\u003e0.08 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"osh-ing\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e shiitake (\u003cem\u003eLentinula edodes\u003c\/em\u003e) fruiting body extract, standardised for polysaccharides and beta-glucans; capsule shell: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"osh-feat\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e800 mg extract per daily serving, stated honestly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Two capsules daily provide 800 mg. One capsule provides 400 mg. The pack front states the serving, not the capsule.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruiting body extract, not mycelium on grain.\u003c\/strong\u003e The raw material is the mushroom itself. This is the distinction that determines both composition and EU novel food status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandardised, not just powdered.\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimum 40% polysaccharides and minimum 20% beta-glucans, giving at least 320 mg and 160 mg respectively per serving. Unstandardised mushroom powders carry no guaranteed figure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDER 10:1 concentration, quantified.\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 g of shiitake fruiting bodies are used to obtain 800 mg of extract.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClean label.\u003c\/strong\u003e One active and an HPMC capsule shell. No fillers, binders, anti-caking agents or bulking agents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBatch tested by independent laboratories\u003c\/strong\u003e for heavy metals, microbiological safety and declared active content.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthorised Irish retailer for Osavi\u003c\/strong\u003e, stocked in Dublin and dispatched next business day by DPD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo capsules daily, taken after a meal with a glass of water. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Intended for adults aged 18 and over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt two capsules daily, the 120-capsule pack provides 60 servings, which is two months of continuous use. A 60-capsule pack is also produced by Osavi and covers one month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"osh-amber\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product is a food supplement and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or health condition.\u003c\/strong\u003e No authorised EU health claim is made on this page for shiitake, \u003cem\u003eLentinula edodes\u003c\/em\u003e extract, mushroom polysaccharides or mushroom beta-glucans. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"osh-faq-q\" id=\"osh-faq-what-is-it\"\u003eWhat is Osavi Shiitake 800 mg?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"osh-faq-a\"\u003eIt is a single-ingredient food supplement in hard capsule form. Each daily serving of two capsules provides 800 mg of extract from the fruiting bodies of the shiitake mushroom (\u003cem\u003eLentinula edodes\u003c\/em\u003e), concentrated at a drug-to-extract ratio of 10:1 and standardised to a minimum of 40% polysaccharides, of which at least 160 mg are beta-glucans. There are no other actives and no added fillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"osh-faq-q\" id=\"osh-faq-per-capsule\"\u003eHow much shiitake extract is in one capsule?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"osh-faq-a\"\u003e400 mg. The 800 mg figure on the front of the bottle refers to the daily serving of two capsules, which is how Osavi and most EU manufacturers state mushroom extract content. It is worth checking this on any mushroom supplement you compare, because some products state the per-capsule figure and some state the per-serving figure, and the two are not interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"osh-faq-q\" id=\"osh-faq-der\"\u003eWhat does DER 10:1 mean?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"osh-faq-a\"\u003eDER stands for drug-to-extract ratio. A ratio of 10:1 means ten parts of raw material were used to produce one part of finished extract. For this product, 8 g of shiitake fruiting bodies are used to obtain the 800 mg of extract in a daily serving. The ratio describes concentration, not potency, and ratios should only be compared between extracts made by comparable methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"osh-faq-q\" id=\"osh-faq-beta-glucans\"\u003eHow much beta-glucan does it contain, and is there an EU health claim for it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"osh-faq-a\"\u003eA daily serving provides a minimum of 160 mg of beta-glucans, equal to at least 20% of the 800 mg extract. There is no authorised EU health claim that applies to it. The authorised beta-glucan claims under Regulation 432\/2012 are restricted to beta-glucans from oats, oat bran, barley and barley bran, and require at least 1 g per portion. Mushroom beta-glucans are beta-(1,3)(1,6)-D-glucans, a structurally different molecule from a source not covered by those claims. We therefore state the amount as a specification and make no health claim for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"osh-faq-q\" id=\"osh-faq-fruiting-body\"\u003eIs this made from the fruiting body or the mycelium?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"osh-faq-a\"\u003eThe fruiting body. That is the mushroom itself, as opposed to mycelium, which is the root-like network and is often grown on and sold together with a grain substrate. The two are different raw materials and are not equivalent on a milligram-for-milligram basis. The distinction is stated on the label and on the supplement facts panel of this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"osh-faq-q\" id=\"osh-faq-legal\"\u003eIs shiitake extract legal to sell as a food supplement in Ireland?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"osh-faq-a\"\u003eYes. Under the EU novel food rules, shiitake fruiting body and its extract powder have an established history of consumption in the EU and are classified as not novel for use in food supplements. Dehydrated shiitake mycelium powder is treated differently and is an unauthorised novel food, which is one practical reason the fruiting body distinction matters. Food supplements sold in Ireland are regulated by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"osh-faq-q\" id=\"osh-faq-vegan\"\u003eIs it suitable for vegetarians and vegans?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"osh-faq-a\"\u003eYes. The capsule shell is hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, a plant-derived cellulose material, and the product is labelled by Osavi as vegan capsules. There is no gelatine in the shell and no animal-derived ingredient in the formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"osh-faq-q\" id=\"osh-faq-how-to-take\"\u003eHow do I take it, and how long does a pack last?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"osh-faq-a\"\u003eTwo capsules daily after a meal, swallowed with a glass of water. The 120-capsule pack provides 60 daily servings, so it lasts two months at the recommended dose. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"osh-faq-q\" id=\"osh-faq-precautions\"\u003eAre there any precautions?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"osh-faq-a\"\u003eIt is not for use by children or by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. If you are under medical supervision, taking prescribed medication, or have any food allergy, consult your pharmacist or doctor before use. Anyone with a known mushroom allergy should avoid it. Store in a dark, dry place at room temperature, out of the reach of young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"osh-faq-q\" id=\"osh-faq-delivery\"\u003eHow is it delivered in Ireland?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"osh-faq-a\"\u003eOrders are dispatched from our Dublin warehouse by DPD on a fully tracked, next business day service across Ireland. Delivery is free on Irish orders over €75. Because the order ships from within Ireland, there are no customs charges, import duties or handling fees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"osh-advisory\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvisory Information (Ireland)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not exceed the stated recommended daily dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntended for adults aged 18 and over. Not for use by children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot for use by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsult your pharmacist or doctor before use if you are under medical supervision, taking prescribed medication, or have any food allergy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot suitable for anyone with a known allergy to mushrooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep out of the sight and reach of young children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in a dark, dry place at room temperature. Do not use if the seal is broken or missing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis product is a food supplement and is not a medicine. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood supplements sold in Ireland are regulated by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). Medicines are regulated separately by the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"osh-details\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Osavi · Shiitake 800 mg · 120 vegan capsules · 60 servings · daily serving 2 capsules · 800 mg shiitake fruiting body extract DER 10:1 per serving · min. 320 mg polysaccharides, min. 160 mg beta-glucans · HPMC capsule shell · food supplement · Probiotic.ie is an authorised Irish retailer for Osavi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Osavi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62842458997066,"sku":"P51956","price":23.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/3484\/1920\/files\/osavi-shiitake-800mg-120-vegan-capsules-front.jpg?v=1785493703","url":"https:\/\/probiotic.ie\/products\/osavi-shiitake-800mg","provider":"Probiotic.ie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}