Mushrooms are not only fun-gis, but also great friends when it comes to Boosting your Immunity!
Did you know, these little guys are now being used by engineers to create sturdy and biodegradable structures. Some say that mushrooms might just be able to save the world, but we can surely claim that they can save your immune system!!
Did you know? Mushrooms have been around for some time now. Mushrooms not only contain more protein and potassium than most other fruits and vegetables but are also more closely related in DNA to humans than most plants. There are over 10,000 types of mushrooms.
Don’t know which ones to eat? No worries, we’ve got you covered.
HERE ARE THE 4 MUSHROOMS YOU ABSOLUTELY NEED FOR A BALANCED DIET:
CORDYCEPS
Cordyceps, also known as Caterpillar mushroom has been used as an exotic medicinal mushroom in traditional Chinese and Tibetan medicine for ages. This interesting-looking plant has the ability to infect other insects and arthropods. It lands on the insect and the spore germinates and hyphae begin to grow inside the insect and turn into mycelium. In simpler words… it turns the bad guys in your body to mycelium which increases innate immune cells, regulates immune cell compounds for balanced immune response, and activates white blood cells for immune health!
BENEFITS
Has anti-Aging Properties
Fights Inflammation
Manages Type 2 Diabetes
Has anti-Tumor Effects
LIONS MANE
You guessed it, the name Lion’s mane comes from the appearance of these white, globe-shaped fungi with shaggy spines. These mushrooms are huge in Asia, for both culinary and medicinal purposes and are essential for gut health. Lion’s mane mushrooms consumption results in antibacterial activity that may improve digestion.
It is a certified candidate for brain and nerve health. It also improves the development and function of nerves and helps protect them from becoming damaged. This might help prevent conditions such as anxiety, memory loss, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease.
BENEFITS
It protects and regenerates the brain and nervous system.
Improves cognitive functioning memory and the ability to focus.
It improves mood and helps relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Fights Inflammation.
REISHI
Reishi, the queen of mushrooms has earned this title because of its superiority in medicinal properties. Reishi is as magical as it looks, it is quite popular in Eastern medicine and is known for its immune-boosting function. It has this effect by altering inflammation pathways in the white blood cells. It also improves lymphocyte function, which helps fight infections and cancer.
Reishi is commonly used by many people as a night time tea; it relaxes the nervous system, which takes you into a deep sleep without making you drowsy! So sit back, get healthy, and relax with Reishi.
BENEFITS
Used to control high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
It has anti-viral properties.
It builds strength and stamina.
It is known to relieve pain during shingles.
MAITAKE
We saved the best for last. Maitake, the dancing mushroom - yes, that’s what the name actually means. This mushroom is Cholesterol-free and rich in Antioxidants, Amino Acids, Potassium, Vitamin B and C, Minerals and so much more. You will also feel like dancing when you eat this super mushroom.
Its incredible properties have paved a path into the world of medicine. Maitake's culinary value has also made it a huge part of Asian cuisine.
But it doesn’t end there, this mushroom is known to suppress tumor growth. Maitake powdered extract lowers Cholesterol levels and also improves overall immune function.
BENEFITS
Treats cold and flu viruses.
It Is known to reduce the effects of chemotherapy.
It helps to control blood pressure.
It may help treat infertility.
It helps with treating inflammatory bowel disease.
It's difficult and costly to find all these in one place. But, here at Puresome, we have created a solution to solve this problem by including all four of these mushrooms, and much more in one supplement... our ultimate Immune Booster!
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