Our "FUKKEN", originally pronounced ‘FUKU-KEN’ meaning "Health is Happiness", was developed by the late Mr. Kengo Minato, former president of Minato Pharmaceutical Co. in Japan. In 1972, he obtained documents regarding the unique activities of the mycellium in Shiitake mushroom and initiated collection of data and laboratory experiments on that substance. During this stage, Mr. Minato became associated with Dr. Hitoshi Nakaoka, who is a researcher on mycelium of the Shiitake mushroom. Mycellium is found in the roots of shiitake mushroom and is the main ingredient which makes "FUKKEN" so special and unique.

From the pioneer of superior-quality mushroom supplements, legendary FUKKEN is 100% Japanese shiitake mushroom mycelium. A 47-patent extraction process is utilized to preserve all the precious shiitake nutrients: protein, fat carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins ? including vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C, D and niacin; along with the valued properties of the mycelium enzymes, polysaccharides, and all eight essential amino acids*

Shiitake The Japanese have long known the special fine properties of the Shiitake mushroom. Recent experiments have shown that a particular polysaccharide, lentinan, which is found in concentration only in the Shiitake mushroom, appears to have the ability to support an already healthy immune system.* Shiitake mushrooms are grown from mycelium (spawn) in the dead log or compost heap from which they draw their sustenance. The mushrooms that appear above the ground or on logs are the fruiting bodies of the spawn, which one rarely ever sees. The fruiting body develops before the mycelium dies as a result of vigorous growth and propagating power.

What is a mycelium? An unfamiliar word to most of us, mycelium is the often-invisible, fine, thread-like ‘roots’ of the mushroom. Like a seed, the mycelium houses the source of the propagating power and rich nutrients that have yet to be exhausted through flowering. The amount of this immeasurable life-force is far more superior than that found in the cap and stem of a mushroom (the part we commonly eat).

The immense value of the shiitake mushroom has been recognized for many centuries in Asia, having been demanded by royalty and warriors alike for its numerous nutritional benefits. Modern day Japanese still drink the syrupy water that shiitake is soaked in as a dietary supplement drink.

Enjoy "FUKKEN" and find Happiness in the health-giving power of the Shiitake mushroom which prompted the naming of this product!

*These statements have not been evaluated by th Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.