Mushrooms

Cordyceps

Cordyceps help increase the body’s production of the molecule adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is essential for delivering energy to the muscles.  This may improve the way your body uses oxygen.

Cordyceps also boost antioxidant activity, which helps fight cell damaging by neutralizing free radicals – which contribute to disease and aging.

Cordyceps has been shown to inhibit the growth of many types of human cancer cells, including lung, colon, skin, liver, breast and leukemia.

Research from 2018 suggests that cordyceps may help decrease blood sugar and lipid levels which is helpful in treating conditions like diabetes or atherosclerosis, which is the buildup of fat and cholesterol in the arteries.  These factors all have beneficial effects on heart health and inflammation throughout the body.

Lion’s Mane

Lion’s Mane is an edible mushroom with a history of use in Chinese medicine.  It is claimed to have various health benefits.  Cognitive health improvements including memory, focus, reducing anxiety, depression and stress and overall cognitive function is a top benefit from Lion’s Mane. 

It also helps heal stomach ulcers, improve digestion, boosts immune system and protects the body against infections.

Lion’s Mane has also been used to regulate blood sugar levels, protect against heart disease and promotes wound healing.

Reishi

Reishi mushrooms are medicinal mushrooms that have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries.  They are claimed to have a wide range of health benefits.

Reishi stimulates the immune system and protects against infections.

This mushroom also contains anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects.  They may inhibit tumor growth and reduce the side effects of chemotherapy.

Reishi mushrooms are believed to help lower blood pressure, cholesterol levels, stress and anxiety. 

These mushrooms are also claimed to improve sleep quality,