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The Magic of Mushrooms: How Mushrooms Have Played a Role in Human Health for Centuries

  Cultures around the world have eaten or used mushrooms medicinally for centuries, dating all the way back to ancient Egypt. Here are some of the benefits of mushrooms, and why we use them in many of our formulas.  IMMUNITY BOOSTERS Mushrooms contain Lentinan, and Beta-glucan is a sugar found in the cells of fungi. Both help support a healthy immune system.  Mushrooms also contain a compound called selenium . Its presence helps to strengthen your immune system and enhance the protection of body cells and tissue. It also works as an antioxidant to remove poisons from vital organs. ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PROPERTIES Mushrooms contain a powerful antioxidant called Ergothioneine which helps lower inflammation throughout the body.  Reishi mushrooms, in particular, are...

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