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8. Maitake and Shiitake Mushrooms
All mushrooms improve immune function and are great sources of antioxidants. They are also full of vitamins, including C, and B, as well as calcium and other important minerals.
However, shiitake mushrooms are known for fighting the development and progression of both cancer and AIDS by improving the immune system and allowing your body to fight off these diseases on its own. Both of these mushrooms are able to prevent heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels. They can also treat infections because they produce interferon, a group of natural proteins that stop viruses from multiplying. Both types of mushrooms contain several different compounds that contain numerous health benefits. One compound, lentinan, can stop or at least slow the growth of tumors. An activated hexose compound, known as 1.3-beat glucan, is linked to reduced activity within tumors as well as being able to lessen the terrible side effects of chemotherapy. Both types of mushrooms contain eritadenine, which lowers cholesterol levels by blocking the way that it is absorbed by the blood.
You can buy either fresh or dried mushrooms in most grocery stores and in all health food locations. Eat both the stem and the top for all the health benefits. You can also buy supplements in capsule for online or at most health food stores. You can even find kits for growing these mushrooms at home for sale at several online stores.
Kevin M. Estis
Apr 13, 2016 at 12:23 am
Turmeric has no side effects I hope so, but I saw an article this past week that it has oxylates in it which can lead to kidney stones. Any thoughts on that please?