I just want to say how much I love mushrooms and more importantly knowing about the many mushroom health benefits! I try to eat some every day because they have so many beneficial properties that you can’t get anywhere else. I’ve used mushrooms as medicine to help countless people over the years so want to share some of my own experiences working with mushrooms as well as what the research is saying.
MUSHROOMS IN THE TREATMENT OF THYROID GLAND BALANCING
Many people these days have issues with their thyroid either being Hypo (low function) or Hyper (over active) and both of these imbalances have a massive effect on overall health. One of the key roles of the thyroid gland is to regulate metabolism, so thyroid issues often lead to problems with weight control. The thyroid also looks after our body temperature and regulates the regeneration of our cells keeping us young and healthy.
One of the best foods for the thyroid gland just happens to be mushrooms. There are so many varieties to choose from too. Crimini, enoki, oyster, portobello, shiitake or white button—all mushrooms are loaded with essential nutrients because of their high content of iodine, Vitamin D and many antioxidant qualities.
I have worked with many clients who were taking the drug Thyroxin and other medications for their thyroid. I was able to help them get off their medication and get their thyroid operating in a balanced way again.
When it comes to drug tests, it’s essential to note that psilocybin-containing mushrooms, often referred to as “shrooms,” may not always show up on standard drug tests. These tests typically target common illicit substances like marijuana, cocaine, opioids, and amphetamines. Psilocybin, the psychoactive compound in magic mushrooms, has a distinct chemical structure and is metabolized differently from these more commonly screened substances.
Therefore, standard drug tests are not designed to detect psilocybin or its metabolites. However, specialized tests do exist that can detect the presence of psilocybin and its metabolites, but they are rarely employed in routine workplace or legal drug testing. It’s important to keep in mind that drug testing policies and methods can vary widely, so individuals should be aware of their specific circumstances and consult with relevant authorities if they have concerns about drug testing and its potential implications.
MUSHROOMS AS AN IMMUNE REGULATOR
Our immune systems do a great job of protecting us, but some conditions are actually caused by inflammation because the immune system is OVER-active. Allergies are a great example of this. Then you’re in a dilemma between wanting to boost immunity but keeping the inflammation processes down – mushrooms are the answer! This is because they accelerate the secretion of salivary immunoglobulin A (sIgA). sIgA can boost immunity without causing an inflammatory response.
A study found that just by eating one cup of cooked button mushrooms every day for a week sIgA secretions increased by 50%. Even better the sIgA secretions stayed at those kind of levels for a week even after they stopped eating the mushrooms. Mushrooms are also known to contain phytochemicals like beta-glucan which is a super immune boosting compound.
This is all great information for the elderly or immune compromised, but remember you can’t just eat one cup of mushrooms and expect it to work forever, the results are only there if you keep eating mushrooms as a regular part of your diet.
MUSHROOMS IN THE TREATMENT OF CANCER
Mushrooms also have a whole bunch of anticancer properties, from specialised lectins that prevent cancer cells from growing and dividing, to specific enzyme inhibitors that protect against breast cancer.
Plus mushrooms are super high in selenium which has been identified as a key trace mineral in the treatment of cancers. An analysis of seven studies published last year in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention showed that the higher the level of selenium (measured in blood serum) the lower the risk of bladder cancer. Just 100 grams of raw crimini have 47% of your daily needs, cooked shiitakes have 45% and raw white button have 17%.
MUSHROOMS ARE A GREAT SOURCE OF VITAMIN D, YOUR INNER SUNSHINE
Mushrooms are the highest plant source of vitamin D available. You can actually buy a mushroom kit and grow your own… and by putting them in the sun just before picking them you boost the amount of Vitamin D even more. Eating just three mushrooms can get you your daily requirement.
I eat mushrooms almost daily, so go get yourself a variety of mushrooms. Eat them fresh, sauté them or make a burger with a big mushroom instead of using beef. Do whatever you have to do to get some in you as part of your regular diet.
http://nutritionfacts.org/video/boosting-immunity-while-reducing-inflammation/
Original article and credits: tylertolman.com.
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