Six Miracle Of Mushroom

Mushrooms have been used for thousands of years, both as food and herbal medicine. Studies show that fungi can increase the production and activity of white blood cells. And this, according to the director of the Institute of Herbal Medicine Douglas Schar, very good to fight infection. Here are some other benefits of mushrooms:

1.  Lose Weight

Mushrooms contain about 80-90 percent water with a low calorie content. In addition, fungi also contain very little sodium and fat, and 8-10 per cent of dried mushrooms is a fiber component. Therefore, this food is ideal for those who are following the weight control program or diet to control hypertension.

2.  Sources Of Potassium

Mushrooms rich in potassium, a mineral that helps lower blood pressure and reduce stroke risk. One medium portabella mushroom has revealed more potassium than a banana or a glass of orange juice. One pint of mushrooms also provide 20-40 percent of your daily copper. Copper is a mineral that contains protective components of the heart.

3. Opponents of Free Radicals

Mushrooms are rich in riboflamin, niacin, and selenium. Selenium is an antioxidant that works with vitamin E to protect cells from free radical damage.

4. Reduce the Risk of Prostate Cancer

Reduce the risk of prostate cancer. In addition to fighting free radicals, levels of selenium in mushrooms also help prevent prostate cancer. Baltimore who studies aging study found that those who consumed selenium dose twice daily recommended 65 percent lower risk of prostate cancer. Men with the lowest selenium levels of risk four to five times more likely to develop prostate cancer than those who have the highest selenium levels in the blood.

5. Prevent Breast Cancer

Button mushrooms contain functional components that inhibit the activity of aromatase (an enzyme involved in the production of estrogen) and 5-alpha-reductase (an enzyme that converts testosterone into DHT function). Recent findings indicate that the button mushrooms can reduce the risk of breast cancer and prostate cancer. Button mushroom extract reduced cell proliferation and reduce tumor size. Effects of chemotherapy can be seen with the intake of about 100 grams of mushrooms per day.

6. Overcome the Flu

In China and Japan, shiitake mushrooms have been used for centuries to fight fever and flu. Lentinan, which was isolated from shiitake mushrooms stem, expressed stimulates the immune system, helps fight infection, and showed antitumor activity. (IK/OL-5)