What are mushrooms and what is all the hype around them really about!
Functional mushrooms, also called “medicinal mushrooms,” purportedly come with an array of healing properties, in addition to nutritional benefits.The most legendary ones are Reishi, Turkey Tail, Chaga, Cordyceps & Lion’s Mane, and they are also known to be adaptogens presenting a wide spectrum of benefits, high nutritional value, gut health benefits, and the ability to adapt to each single body…They fight adrenal exhaustion in a nourishing and toning way, regulating our energy, sleep,healing response and restoring balance to the body & mind during times of stress
Today, most of the functional/medicinal mushroom species have been known to contain polysaccharides, Triterpenoids & nutrients that boost immunity,energy levels,cognitive performance & gut health -as well as helping us cope better with stress.
As an example, Beta-D-glucans are a specific type of polysaccharide found in all medicinal mushrooms. As beta-glucans travel through the GI tract,they can carry excess lipids like cholesterol out with them.This process stabilizes blood sugar levels, positively impacts metabolism, regulates cholesterol levels & lowers high blood pressure, making it the optimal ally for the regulation and mitigation of cholesterol & blood sugar level.They also stimulate the immune cells that demolish invading pathogens, viruses & bacteria and energize the immune cells for counter attack !
Each type of mushroom delivers varying combinations of compounds & each warrants its claim to fame. How do you know which one to pick?
Mixing and matching your mushrooms boils down to the health benefits you seek, creating a synergistic effect which enhances the benefits of each mushroom. For your ideal mushroom stack, you may combine any of the categories we’ve compiled for you:
· Immunity: Reishi, Chaga &Turkey Tail
· Nervous system: Chaga, Reishi
Nerve restoration: Lion’s Mane
· Energy Boost: Chaga, Cordyceps & Reishi
· Respiratory: Cordyceps, Reishi
· Gut Health: Turkey tail, Lion’s Mane
· Focus + cognitive: Lion’s Mane, Reishi, cordyceps
· High Antioxidants (cancer) – Chaga,Turkey Tail,
Contradictions & dosages:
·Generally, all medicinal mushrooms contradict with Anticoagulant & Antiplatelet drug medications-
· For people with autoimmune disease, be careful what you choose or consult your physician/naturopath prior.
