Kikurage has been prized in China for its effectiveness in promoting youth and long life-and treated as a precious source of high quality nutrition-for over 2000years. In its dried state,kikurage is rich in vitamins and minerals, and is recommended as a dietary supplement by doctors,pharmacists,and dieticians.

Kikurage contains the highest vitamin D content of any food. Vitamin D helps maintain proper levels of calcium and phosphorous in the blood by increasing the rate at which they are absorbed from food.Vitamin D helps prevent osteoporosis and osteomalacia.

Kikurage contains the second highest fiber content of any food. Fiber helps prevent diabetes by protecting against quick elevations in blood sugar level.Fiber lowers cholesterol,prevents constipation,helps guard against colon cancer,and fights obesity

Kikurage has three time as much iron as liver. Iron delivers oxygen to every single organ to enhance the ability of the entire body to function. Iron prevents anemia and boosts immune system.

Kikurage has twice as much calcium as milk. Calcium forms healthy bones and teeth.improves blood circulation,and promotes a healthy heart.

Originator of kikurage Essence.
With many cookbooks and hundreds of articles published,Machiko Chiba is a leading author.cooking advisor and coordinator of food and diet.She carries her own lines of original microwaveable dishes and dietary supplements.

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