Health Benefits of Mushrooms
Mushroom Nutrition
Whether sautéed, steamed, or extracted into a tincture, there are a variety of health benefits of mushrooms. Mushrooms are neither plant nor animal, they are a type of fungus that have been used in meals and medicine for thousands of years.
Calories in Mushrooms
Mushrooms are low in fat, calories, and are generally cholesterol-free, gluten-free, and low in sodium. Could your diet or health regimen be improved by adding mushrooms?
What Vitamins Are In Mushrooms?
There are thousands of types of mushrooms, most of which are high in B vitamins, Phosphorus, Vitamin D, Selenium, Copper, and Potassium. This means that mushrooms can help support your heart, bones, blood, muscles, nerves, and more! Vegetarians and vegans could especially benefit from the riboflavin and niacin found in mushrooms as these vitamins are often only found in meat. But it should be noted that not all mushrooms are edible; in fact, many varieties can be poisonous so it is best to stick to trusted sellers and avoid foraging without proper training.
Are Mushrooms Good For Gut Health?
Another health benefit of mushrooms is their prebiotic abilities. That is to say, mushrooms contain carbohydrates that induce the growth or activity of “good” bacteria in the gut. With so many of the body’s critical functions linked to gut health, including heart and brain function, it is beneficial to consume foods that support the gut. And researchers from Hong Kong and China conducted a review that suggested certain mushrooms increase microbial diversity, restrict damage from infection or injury, and even help to alleviate gastrointestinal disorders.
Support Your Immune System Naturally
Medicinal mushrooms contain polysaccharides called beta-glucans which have been shown to reduce inflammation and stabilize the immune system. This means that they can help to stimulate the body to fight off infection when needed, but also help reduce an overactive immune response.
Best Mushroom for Immune System
Due to its use in a number of cancer trials, we believe that turkey tails (trametes versicolor) are one of the best mushrooms for immune support. That is why we created our turkey tail mushroom tincture, handcrafted by a dual-extract method to deliver the greatest immune support benefits. Check out our Turkey Tail Tincture for more info!