10 Mushroom Complex Immunity & Brain

Mushroom have proven medicinal properties and have been used for thousands of years. Numerous scientific studies have revealed several ways mushrooms can be useful in preventing and treating serious health conditions and diseases  — and in improving overall health. In fact, research has identified more than 200 conditions that may benefit from mushrooms  and more than 100 different beneficial effects they can have on the mind and body.

Cordyceps Synensis: Cordyceps Synensis contains a compound Cordycepin known to have immune boosting properties. Studies have shown that Cordyceps mushrooms enhance athletic performance as it increases body’s production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is required for delivering energy to the muscles. Its also used in traditional oriental medicine for respiratory, and male fertility disorders. Cordyceps also have anti-aging properties due to the anti-oxidant content. Cordyceps have also shown to improve the blood sugar level and help maintain a healthy range. Also some studies have shown that Cordyceps increase the kidney function. Cordyceps is also cardio protective as it contains a nucleotide adenosine which helps protect the heart. It also reduces tri-glycerides and bad “LDL” cholesterol. Cordyceps also have anti-inflammatory properties. It also helps boosting respiratory health and immunity.

Reishi Mushroom: One of the most important health benefits of Reishi mushroom is, it boosts the immune system. Studies on cancer patients have shown that some of the molecules in the mushroom increase the activity of white blood cells, which defend our body from foreign particles and organisms getting into our body. Reishi mushroom also helps increase the white blood cells. Reishi mushroom also has anti-cancer properties, as some test-tube studies have shown that it kills cancer cells. Studies have shown that Reishi mushroom has shown to reduce fatigue and improve well-being. In one of the study Reishi mushroom has shown to increase HDL “good” cholesterol and reduce LDL “bad” cholesterol.

Shitake: Shitake mushrooms are rich in lipids, polysaccharides, sterols, terpenoids some of which have immune boosting, anti-cancer, cholesterol reducing properties.

Lions Mane: Lions mane mushroom contain hericenones and erinacines which stimulate brain cell growth. Lions mane mushroom has shown to improve mental functioning of adults with mild cognitive impairment. Lion’s mane mushroom helped reduce anxiety and feeling of irritation in a study of menopausal women. In a study where people took 14% Lions mane extract significantly reduced symptoms and improved quality of life after three weeks. Lions mane mushroom is found to help heart and blood vessels in multiple ways. Hericenone B a compound in Lions mane mushroom decreases the rate of blood clotting and lower the risk of heart attack and stroke. It also helps reducing and maintaining the blood sugar level. Lion’s mane mushroom extract has shown to kill the cancer cells faster in a test tube study, with several types of cells including liver, colon, and stomach and blood cancer cells. Lions mane mushroom is also rich source of anti-oxidant and also has anti-inflammatory properties.

Mitake: Known as dancing mushroom in Japan, as people used to dance when they used to find it, so much is their medical benefit. Its rich in adaptogens helps fighting physical and mental stress problems. Its also been used to help balance and regulate systems in the body that have become unbalanced. 

Turkey Tail: They are called Turkey Tail due to their striking colors. They contain Immune boosting polysaccharopeptides. Improves gut health and is also anti-inflammatory. It has several other health benefits like improve athletic performance, insulin resistance helping maintain blood glucose levels. 

Chaga: It is been used to treat diabetes, heart diseases, certain cancers. Chaga helps boost the immune system, is anti-inflammatory, helps reduce cholesterol and blood sugar. 

 

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