Little-known medicinal benefits of mushrooms

For edible mushrooms, this is a favorite of many people. They not only have vegetable protein, potassium, phosphorus, vitamins but also linoleic acid which has the effect of reducing cholesterol and many other beneficial nutrients, according to the health website Healthline (USA).

Mushrooms are not only delicious but also rich in vegetable protein, potassium, phosphorus, vitamins, linoleic acid and many other beneficial nutrients.

There is a growing body of research evidence that mushrooms can help treat a variety of chronic diseases. A study published in Healthline demonstrated that beta-glucans in maitake mushrooms may protect against lung, liver, and gastrointestinal cancers.

Meanwhile, another study in the journal Applied Science found that white button mushrooms can control diabetes and cardiovascular disorders. This benefit is due to the fact that white button mushrooms are rich in polyphenols, folate, and fiber. Extracts from these mushrooms help increase insulin levels and reduce blood glucose levels in laboratory mice.

Not only that, the phytosterols in white button mushrooms also have the effect of reducing "bad" LDL cholesterol in the blood plasma. Thanks to that, this type of mushroom has the effect of preventing cardiovascular disease.

In addition, mushrooms also help reduce the risk of dementia in the elderly. A study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that people who eat mushrooms 1 to 2 times a week will help reduce the risk of dementia. This risk will be even lower if they eat mushrooms 3 times a week or more.

Another familiar mushroom is the Ganoderma lucidum. Ganoderma lucidum has long been used in traditional medicine in many Eastern countries. Many research evidences have shown that the nutrients in Ganoderma lucidum have the effect of enhancing immunity, fighting cancer, reducing fatigue, depression and reducing chronic stress. Ganoderma lucidum is also very good for the heart thanks to its ability to control cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

With Cordyceps, scientists have discovered many biological compounds that have immune-enhancing effects such as nucleosides, sterols, flavonoids, phenolics, and alkaloids in this mushroom. Clinical studies have also shown that Cordyceps also has anti-cancer, anti-diabetes, anti-fatigue, anti-aging effects, helps lower blood sugar, blood pressure, protects the kidneys, and many other uses, according to Healthline.

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