Medicinal mushrooms have been around for centuries, but only recently have they taken the health and medicine space by storm. Studies suggest that these mushrooms play a important role in protecting one’s health.

Science is only aware of the 10% of the 140,000 variety of mushrooms present on earth. There are at least 270 species of mushrooms that contain therapeutic properties. Some of these are known to have amazing properties that help build immunity and assist the human body to adapt.

A few benefits are listed below:

Help fight cancer
Mushrooms for hundreds of years have been known for their unique ability of fighting cancer. They are known to create what are known as special immune cells that seek out cancer cells and kill them.

Boost Immunity
Mushrooms are known to contain certain substances and compounds that can enhance almost all the system in the body. Mushrooms help lower inflammation and also alkalize the human body, both of these actions work towards reducing the risk of disease and increasing immunity.

Nutrition
Consuming mushroom betters one’s diet quality and nutrition intake. Simple button mushrooms extract is known to be equivalent to using D2 or D3 Vitamins. Vitamin D is essential for a large number of bodily functions.

Heart Health
Mushrooms can help lower one’s cholesterol levels naturally and they prevent the arteries from becoming hard. They also increase the level of HDL or good cholesterol and they also contain phytonutrients that do not allow cells to stick to the walls blood vessels, thereby avoiding plaque build up.

Mushrooms help in bestowing energy and also help with improving brain health. Some popular varieties of Medicinal mushrooms include: Reishi, Chaga, Cordyceps, Lion’s Mane, Shitake and Turkey Tail.

Do get in touch with a Registered Holisitic Nutritionist or get in touch with a Homeopath if you wish to learn how these amazing mushrooms can help give you a great life.