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Mushroom has been used for thousands of years, both as food and herbal medicine. Studies show that the fungus can improve cell production and activity of white blood cells. And this, according to the director of the Institute of Herbal Medicine Douglas Schar, very good to fight infection. Here are some other benefits of the fungus:

 Lose weight

Mushrooms contain about 80-90 percent water with a low calorie content. In addition, fungi also contain very little sodium and fat, and 8-10 percent of the dry component of the fungus is fiber. Therefore, this food is ideal for you who are following the weight control program or diet to control hypertension. Source of potassium.
Potassium-rich fungi, minerals that help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke. One medium portabella mushroom has revealed more potassium than a banana or a glass of orange juice. One peck mushrooms also provide 20-40 percent of your daily copper. Copper is a mineral that contains heart-protecting components.

 Opponent of free radicals

Mushrooms are rich in riboflamin, niacin, and selenium. Selenium is an antioxidant that works with vitamin E to protect cells from free radical damage.

 Reduce the risk of prostate cancer

In addition to fighting free radicals, levels of selenium in mushrooms also help prevent prostate cancer. Baltimore who studies aging study found, those who consumed selenium dose twice daily recommended risk 65 percent lower prostate cancer. Men with the lowest selenium levels of risk four to five times greater experience of prostate cancer than those who have the highest selenium levels in the blood.

 Prevent breast cancer

Button mushrooms contain functional components that inhibit the activity of aromatase (an enzyme involved in the production of estrogen) and 5-alpha-reductase (an enzyme that functions to change testosterone to DHT). Recent findings indicate that the button mushrooms can reduce the risk of breast cancer and prostate cancer. Button mushroom extract reduces the multiplication of cells and reduce tumor size. Effects of chemotherapy can be seen with the intake of about 100 grams of mushrooms per day.

 Overcome the flu

In China and Japan, shiitake mushrooms have been used for centuries to cope with a fever and flu. Lentinan, isolated from shiitake mushrooms stems, expressed stimulates the immune system, helps fight infection, and showed antitumor activity.

 Lingzhi, Mushroom Eternity

Lingzhi is the name for two species of fungus Ganoderma lucidum and Ganoderma tsugae. These mushrooms are wild in the tropics and temperate regions, including North and South America, Africa, Europe, and Asia. Lingzhi grows as a parasite on trees. Lingzhi fungus, in China, defined as the fungus of immortality. So called because this fungus has many useful properties for health.

How to use the traditional lingzhi is by immersion in boiling water in a saucepan. Lingzhi, whether anything fresh to dried, thinly sliced and soaked in a pan of boiling water. The fire slowly diminished, the pot is then closed, and left for 2 hours. The resulting liquid is very bitter taste.