Are Mushrooms Really Medicinal?

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There is growing research on the benefits of mushrooms (we are not talking about the white button mushrooms you use in cooking. We are talking about exotic-sounding ones) such as Reishi, Shiitake, Maitake, etc. Lion’s Mane and Cordyceps, which are referred to as medicinal mushrooms. Medicinal mushrooms have been traditionally used for protection against infectious diseases and immune system dysfunction for centuries. Medicinal mushrooms are edible macroscopic fungi that are the source of many nutrients, including fibre, protein, potassium, minerals & vitamins. They contain a large number of components called polysaccharides, glucans, flavonoids and other micronutrients, providing therapeutic benefits for immune health, anti-ageing, anti-cancer & virus protection. They are also an excellent source of prebiotic fibre, which positively influences the gut microbiome.