Benefits of Mushroom

Mushrooms are a superfood, and one of the most health-promoting foods on the planet. An estimated 50% of edible mushrooms are considered functional foods, meaning that they have a potentially positive effect on health beyond basic nutrition.

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Benefits of Mushroom

  1. This healthy food can make your body produce more vitamin D especially when you are exposed to sunlight. 

  2. The fiber, potassium and vitamin C content in mushrooms all contribute to cardiovascular health.

  3. Mushrooms are rich in B vitamins such as riboflavin (B2), folate (B9), thiamine (B1), pantothenic acid (B5), and niacin B3). The B vitamins help the body to get energy from food, and they help form red blood cells.

  4. Mushrooms make your body produce more vitamin D especially when you are exposed to sunlight. 

  5. This mineral aids in the maintenance of normal fluid and mineral balance, which helps control blood pressure.

  6. Mushrooms have high amounts of two antioxidants, ergothioneine and glutathione, which are both associated with anti-aging properties.

  7. Mushrooms also contain choline, an important nutrient that helps with sleep, muscle movement, learning, and memory.