Mushrooms have been a part of daily dietary requirements in many ancient civilisations and the trend seems to have picked up in modern times too. Researchers have looked into the viability of mushrooms as a support system for healthy immune systems and the findings are quite positive.
Ancient Indians largely depended on ayurvedic practices long before modern medicine ever became a reality and would frequent the proverb ‘When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need.’
Medicinal mushroom mix is now a favourite dietary addition for people who actively believe in keeping their health in optimum shape. Teenagers, middle-aged individuals and even older people have largely incorporated the best medicinal mushroom powders into their daily diet.
And an astonishing research-backed finding is that nature has provided us with 16,000 different types of edible mushrooms. Of them, 7,000 varieties have projected high nutritional profiles and excellent taste and 3,000 of these varieties are found in daily dietary menus.
But as time is of the essence, we would dive into the five types of medicinal mushrooms that support a healthy immune system.
We guarantee most of these mushrooms will be available in your medical mushroom mix. Just turn the pack and check the ingredients.
What are the health benefits of 5 mushrooms?
MYOwellness Superfoods - Immune Defence and MYOwellness Superfoods - Complete Mushroom Balance include the benefits of 5 mushrooms and are gradually making its way into households at an accelerating rate. We will come to the reason a bit later.
Let’s talk about mushrooms.
Lion’s Mane Mushroom
One of the most abundantly found mushrooms that derives its name from its big, white structure replicating a lion’s mane. It is extensively used in Korea, India, Japan and China, and is found in grocery stores, restaurants and supplement stores.
It is a rich source of vitamins like thiamine, riboflavin and niacin, and a good source of essential minerals such as manganese, zinc and potassium. Medicinal mushroom mix containing Lion’s Mane mushroom helps fight inflammation and free radicals, reduce anxiety and depression, promote nerve regeneration, managing diabetes and fighting stomach ulcers.
Reishi Mushroom
This fungi has assumed popularity for its immunomodulating and adaptogenic properties. The best medicinal mushroom powders have a little portion of this in the mix for boosting the immune system, providing anti-cancer properties, reducing fatigue and depression, supporting heart health and managing blood sugar levels.
This variety of mushroom is also rich in antioxidants and comes with a cautionary note of ‘consuming with care’. Higher doses can cause mild digestive issues or liver injury. It's best to select your mix by a company that offers products heavily backed by research rather than random mixology principles.
Cordyceps Mushroom
These types of mushrooms don’t grow in the normal places. It infects insects and then spurts out. Nevertheless, it is one of the most famous fungi and is found in your morning mushroom extract coffee. People have been taking this mushroom for generations to boost health.
Cordyceps mushrooms are known for its antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. It aids in easing fatigue, improves oxygen usage during exercise, helps destroy tumor cells, reduces bone loss, stabilises heartbeat, lower triglycerides, total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein and very low-density lipoprotein. Some evidence also suggests that it might improve sperm count.
Poria Mushroom
This variety of mushroom in your medicinal mix signals towards a healthy body waste eradication system.Modern science confirms its mild diuretic properties, which help reduce fluid retention and support overall kidney function.
Its adaptogenic properties promote calmness and fight fatigue. It is frequently used to strengthen the spleen and alleviate gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea and bloating. It also promotes natural immune responses and assists the body in fighting off infections.
Chaga Mushroom
This variety of mushrooms predominantly grows in Europe, Asia, Canada and the northeastern United States. People have consumed it for boosting immunity.
It contains antioxidants, beta-glucans (naturally occurring carbohydrates) and anti-inflammatory properties that protects the liver from damage, aid in reducing oxidative stress and inflammation. Research is also growing around its cancer prevention properties.
Coming back to why MYOWellness mushroom mixes are witnessing heightened adoption, it's because of their quality control of using organically grown produce and research-backed mixes.
Next time you’re out buying your medicinal mushroom mix or looking out for the best medicinal mushroom powder, check which varieties are included.