Shimeji mushrooms show antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. As they are rich in nutrients they definitely should be included in the diet.

Shimeji mushrooms are good a source of beta-glucan thought to be the main lactation agent responsible for mushroom’s galactagogue properties.

Shimeji mushrooms increase the milk production in the mother and are extremely rich in potassium, calcium, phosphorus which are essential for the growth of the brain in babies.

Babies under the age of 1 should avoid the consumption of Shimeji mushrooms.