Benefits of Medicinal Mushrooms
Fungi aka mushrooms are not vegetables but are fungi. In the fungi kingdom, there are 1.5 million fungi in the world.
We, humans, are almost half mushroom. We share almost 50% of the same DNA with mushrooms. Mushroom medicine is very bioavailable (absorbable by the body) for us playing a huge role in our health.
I’m only sharing the benefits of 4 powerhouse medicinal mushrooms since there are 1.5 million to choose from. These 4 are Reishi, Cordyceps, Chaga, & Lion’s Mane & are used the most in alternative medicine.
Reishi mushrooms (also an adaptogen) relieves stress & balance hormones. Relaxes you by naturally regulating the hormonal system & lowering cortisol levels.
Cordyceps mushrooms support adrenal glands & help produce & maintain constant energy levels. Increases oxygen intake & speeds up recovery.
Chaga mushrooms balance your immune system which lowers inflammation & improves your ability to fight infections, bacteria, colds, & viruses. It’s an antioxidant powerhouse! One of the strongest anti-viral & anti-inflammatory agents around.
Lions mane mushrooms optimize cognitive performance for studying & working. Supports the nervous system.
The only mushroom supplements worth considering for purchase are extracts & should guarantee at least one bioactive ingredient (preferably beta-glucans, but usually polysaccharides, part of which are beta-glucans) on their supplement facts label. Make sure you get a dual-extract made of the actual mushrooms (fruiting bodies) instead of mycelium. Have a big enough dose. To get the therapeutic effects, you need to consume big enough dose of the mushrooms. According to research 500-1500 mg is the optimal amount per dose. Always take vitamin C with your reishi supplement to boost absorption. The best form to purchase is powders that can be mixed in drinks & then powder inside of a capsule. You can choose 1 mushroom to focus on certain issues or a combination. .
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