Shiitake mushrooms are the most common fungi on this list.Many people recognize shiitake as a superfood and have incorporated it into food, healthcare, and even beauty.This superfood contains a variety of vitamins and minerals. It's a well-known fact that shiitake mushrooms contain 9 amino acids that are essential to our bodies. This mushroom also works to enhance skin and hair, claiming to make skin glow and hair shine.  

Shiitake mushrooms contain a compound called lentinan which has been shown to be an effective treatment against cancer as well as inhibiting tumor growth. Shiitake mushrooms also contain several vitamins and minerals that are essential for good health such as copper, selenium, niacin or riboflavin.

Shiitake mushrooms have probiotics which help to keep our immune system healthy and functioning properly which can help reduce symptoms of illnesses such as gastroenteritis, irritable bowel syndrome, and chronic constipation.