First of all, I must confess that I never ate a
mushroom before I became an adult. I had only read or heard about edible
mushrooms here and there. To be honest, I didn’t think mushrooms looked very
appealing in the first place. However, I was intrigued by their look. Eventually,
I ended up buying some mushrooms at a local supermarket. Then, I began to
develop a taste for them.
In my opinion, the problem with mushrooms is that
you either like them or hate them. Personally, I like to eat them together with
some type of meat. However, before you dismiss the idea of consuming mushrooms
in any form, you should consider their medicinal properties.
Nowadays, I use mushrooms mainly in
supplemental form to strengthen my immune system. I have found that they play
an important role in keeping me healthy, especially during the cold season. I
think the reason for their beneficial effects on my health is their long list
of health benefits.
Here is a
list of some of the health benefits of medicinal mushrooms:
1. Mushrooms contain potent
antioxidants.
2. They also contain vitamins such as
some forms of vitamins B, and D.
3. They contain minerals such as iron,
potassium, and selenium.
4. Mushroom extracts have been shown to
increase immune system activity.
5. Some types of mushroom have been
shown to possess natural cancer-fighting properties because they contain
a type of polysaccharide called beta glucan. Beta glucan is found in several
mushrooms, yeasts, and other foods. Beta
glucan is believed to stimulate the immune system and activate certain cells
and proteins that attack cancer, including macrophages, T-cells, natural killer
cells, and interleukin-1 and -2.
If you are
interested in trying any of these types of mushrooms, you should begin with
some of the most popular types such as reishi, shiitake, maitake, cordyseps, or
chaga mushrooms. Alternatively, you can try taking them in a multi-mushroom
complex form. This way, you will be guaranteed to take advantage of their various
benefits.
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