Shiitake is rich in polysaccharides (primarily glucans like lentinan), dietary fibers, proteins, vitamins, essential amino acids, sterols for flavouring, and other nutrients with significant therapeutic value
The gut is often called the "second brain" because it contains so many neurons
But these effects haven't been studied much in pregnancy
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Secondary carnitine deficiency: Develops as a consequence of another condition, such as chronic kidney disease, liver disease, or certain intestinal disorders that impair carnitine absorption
Given the popularity of and rapid rise in the use of this class of receptor agonists, the need for this guidance has become increasingly urgent