It is a fleshy brown slight convex cap of mushroom. Also known as "Elixir of Life". It is a symbol of longevity due to its abundant healing properties with rejuvenating effects.
Health Benefits:
- Contains an active compound, lentinan (a polysaccharide and branched beta 1, 3 glucan) that boosts our body's immune system and with anti-cancer properties.
- Contains eritadenine, responsible in lowering blood cholesterol level.
- Contains essential amino acids (isoleucine, leucine, argenine, histidine, alanine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, methionine, glycine, proline, phenylalanine, tyrosine, serine, threonine, valinem lysine) and fatty acid (linoleic acid).
- Contains ergothioneine, a powerful antioxidant.
- Good source of carbohydrates, dietary fibers and protein.
- Contains 30 enzymes including amylase for proper digestion and cellulase.
- Contains vitamins A, B complex, C, D, E and K.
- Good source of minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc.
- Excellent source of selenium.
- Prevents and suppresses tumor or cancer cell growth (lung, liver, gastric, ovary), metasis and induces apoptosis or cell death.
- Cardiovascular protection. It lowers blood LDL "bad" cholesterol level and increases HDL "good" cholesterol level. It also lowers high blood pressure.
- Inhibits platelets aggregation, thus reduces the risk of developing blood clot or thrombus formation and cerebral hemorrhagic strokes.
- Protects and prevents from developing liver diseases such as hepatitis and liver cancer.
- Enhances sexual function and increases libido.
- Enhances interferon production that produces the antibacterial and antiviral activity.
- Used in HIV and AIDS researches as one of the possible treatment.
Reference:
The Natural Healers
by: Dr. Butch Villena
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