Nov. 28, 2018; by Briana McDonald (UtopiaSilver.com)
Reishi mushrooms are not new to the scene of natural healing, in fact they have been used medicinally for thousands of years and has been revered in Asian societies as one of the oldest symbols of well being and longevity. Also known as the “mushrooms of immortality” or ganoderma lucidum in the scientific community, these mushrooms can help fight disease, boost your immunity and improve liver detoxification. How else can you fight disease with reishi mushrooms? Let’s take a look.
Reishi Mushrooms as an Adaptogenic Herb
Throughout history reishi mushrooms have fallen into the category
of adaptogenic herbs which help your body deal with the negative side
effects of stress such as increased inflammation, low energy levels,
damaged blood vessels and hormonal imbalances. Studies show us that
reishi mushrooms have antioxidant abilities that allow them to
strengthen the body’s immune system which help to fight disease,
allergies, infections and more. (1)
Some of the amazing health-promoting compounds that help fend off
disease are polysacchraides and triterpenes. These compounds have been
proven to help lower inflammation, heal chronic fatigue and support the
adrenal glands and nervous system, heal from digestive issues, treat
tumor growth and cancers, heal diabetes, and treat viruses including the
flu, HIV/AIDS or hepatitis. They do this by working as an “immune
modulator” by helping to restore hormonal balance, and bring the body
back to homeostasis. (2)
Fight Disease with Reishi Mushrooms
Studies show that reishi mushrooms help to release natural killer
cells which work to remove various types of mutated cells from the body.
This makes the reishi mushroom ideal for working to prevent and fight
disease. Other ways this mushroom helps support healing in the body is
by:
- activating cytotoxic receptors
- inhibiting cell proliferation
- enhancing immune response
- converting excess testosterone to dihydrotesterone (3)
Reishi Mushrooms may help you live longer
In 2009, Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry published a study that
displayed the life-span extending properties of the polysaccharides
found in the reishi mushroom. The molecules promote longevity by
boosting immune system function and preventing abnormal blood vessel
formations that could lead to life threatening cancer growths. In other
words, if you drank this as a tea every day or took it in capsule form,
it could have huge long term pay offs. (4)
Reishi mushrooms have anti cancer properties
Not only has the reishi mushroom been shown to prevent the
development of cancer, but studies show that reishi mushroom may
eliminate existing cancer cells in the body. In 2010, Pharmacological
Reports published a study that highlighted the role of ganoderic acid, a
triterpinoid found in the reishi mushroom, in the inhibition of the
development and metastasis of tumors. A later study, published in 2011
expanded on this and found that bio active compounds within the fungus
may actually seek out and eradicate existing cancerous cells within the
body.
Reishi mushrooms can help regenerate the liver
Our liver plays a pretty important role eliminating toxins from the
body and what not so you may want to keep your working well, right? A
2013 study in Food and Chemical Toxicology used the power of the reishi
mushroom to reverse chemical-driven liver damage in mice.The same
compounds that displayed anti-cancer properties in other studies also
appear to help the release of free radicals and promote liver cell
regeneration. (5)
Now that you know you can fight disease with reishi mushrooms, what are you waiting for?
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