Varieties of mushroom that are just like gift for a strong immune system.

Use of medicinal mushrooms are avoided because of many myths by people. But here we come with some of the Myth bursting facts. Medicinal mushrooms are in use since thousands of years in Easter medicines. Though they are generally taken as powdered form, these are a type of fungi that can be easily found all around the globe with different varieties. The list of health benefits that these must medicinal mushrooms provide is quiet lengthy. Different varieties of these fungi have different properties and medicinal usage. So check out different types of mushrooms and their medicinal and immunity boosting benefits.

• Lion's mane 

Lion's mane is basically a feathery pom pom type of mushroom that is packed with anti oxidants. This type of mushroom like other type of medicinal mushrooms helps in boosting up immune system. Though this type of mushroom is quite rare and found in few parts of the world. This variety is also known for its production of bioprotein and myelin that are very beneficial for brain functioning. Imbalance in these nutrients can contribute to neurological diseases. Besides boosting immunity, this mushroom is very beneficial for cognition, memory and concentration.

• Chaga 

Chaga mushrooms are our idea of medicinal mushrooms that are a powerhouse of antioxidant content. This variety of dark mushroom combats with oxidative stress to boost immunity levels in the body. Meanwhile Chaga also helps in decreasing down the bad cholesterol levels in the body. This medicinal mushrooms have signs of various benefits like lowering down inflammation, lowering down the levels of LDL and fights aging.

• Shiitake 

Shiitake is one of the most prominent type of medical mushroom used worldwide. So if you are already using this medicinal mushroom in your kitchen, then keep it up. These types of mushrooms are particularly a gift for heart. They helps in lowering down LDL cholesterol levels in the body. This variety of mushrooms also contain phytonutrients that aids in preventing plague. So use them in your kitchen, an daily lifestyle for good health.

• Turkey tail 

Turkey tail is one of the best medicinal mushrooms because of its properties to fight cancer. Turkey tails contains a compound called polysaccharide K, that stimulates the immune system effectively and this compound is effectively used in many anti cancerous medicines in Japan. Human trials revealed that use of turkey tails have improved the survival rate of people in various types of cancers.

• Cordyceps 

Cordyceps is a type of medicinal mushroom that is known for his property of providing energy to the body. It is also used by various athletes as a natural pre-workout. This mushroom helps in proper utilization of oxygen more efficiently in body. Meanwhile, it is also found beneficial in boosting our immune system by energizing the muscles of the body. So if you are an athletic type of person just include Cordyceps sometimes in your diet.

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