THE BEST MEDICINAL MUSHROOM FOR YOU
FOR YOUR FITNESS Cordyceps mushroom
Why? It can boost athletic performance, energy and exercise recovery as it contains cordycepin, a compound that increases cellular energy. For the same reason, it may also help relieve chronic fatigue. Also, it aids cellular oxygenation to improve lung capacity and stamina, as well as being an antiviral.
FOR STRESS Reishi mushroom
Why? It’s a balm for high-stress situations, insomnia, low mood and anxiety, by modulating the nervous system, lowering cortisol and regulating insulin. Reishi has the widest range of health benefits, with over 400 active compounds. It supports healthy immune and liver function, and balances sex hormones.
FOR YOUR BRAIN Lion’s mane mushroom
Why? It stimulates brain cell growth due to active compounds hericenone and erinacine, and it reduced symptoms of memory loss in several lab studies. It also regenerates nerves in the gut-brain axis, regulating the nervous system and healing the gut. Good for treating leaky gut and IBS.
FOR YOUR HEART Shiitake mushroom
Why? It contains cholesterollowering compounds, eritadenine, sterols and natural statin lentinan, plus it helps lower blood pressure and is antiinflammatory. In addition, it is antibacterial and anti-fungal so it can help in clearing imbalances that are caused by bacteria or yeast fungus in the gut.
FOR YOUR IMMUNE HEALTH Royal Sun Agaricus mushroom
Why? It has the highest concentration of beta-glucans, so it’s very immune systemsupporting. If you are always picking up coughs and colds, or if you have a chronic infection, this is for you. It calms your immune response so it’s also good for soothing allergies internal irritation, and eczema.
FOR YOUR METABOLISM Maitake mushroom
Why?it’s a metabolic balancer containing metalloproteins which help healthy metabolic function, such as regulating blood sugars, blood lipids (including cholesterol) and blood pressure. Can be useful for weight management or insulin resistance. Animal studies show benefits for type 2 diabetes.
FOR INFLAMMATION Chaga mushroom
Why? With very high levels of antioxidants, this mushroom is an immune modulator which soothes inflammation, including in the gut to aid digestion and supports liver function. Good for skin as its antioxidants fight free radicals to reduce oxidative stress, so it may help slow down the cellular ageing process.