What is the difference between the shiitake extract and the mushroom powder in this product? — Shiitake Mushroom Extract, 20 tablets - Evalar

In this product, shiitake is present in two forms, and this is not duplication but a deliberate choice.

Dry extract is a concentrate: the target substances are extracted from the raw material, above all natural polysaccharides, including beta-glucans. It is for these that shiitake is included in supplements for the immune system: beta-glucans interact with the cells of the innate immune response and help the body respond more precisely to external factors. The extract makes it possible to obtain these compounds in a predictable amount in a small tablet.

Whole mushroom powder complements the extract: it retains the entire natural matrix of the raw material — fibre, trace elements and other components that are partly lost during extraction. This combination brings the formula closer to the original natural product than if only an isolated extract were used.

In short: the extract provides the concentration of key polysaccharides, and the powder provides the completeness of the composition. Together they give a more balanced profile than either component on its own.