Hello everybody. Have you ever heard of magic mushrooms? No, I’m not talking about the ones that get you high. I am talking about the many proven health benefits of several mushrooms. One of my favorites is the reishi mushroom, also referred to as ganoderma lucidum.
I call these the magic mushrooms because they have been used for many centuries by the Chinese for many health promoting purposes. And now, modern science is starting to account for these healing properties, and the science is amazing, just take a look.
Benefits of Ganoderma Lucidum
While most mushrooms have a long history of well known health benefits, there are some that really stand out. You may have head about some of these on the internet, from your doctor, or on the local news.
Ganoderma lucidum is in fact a superfood for many reasons. One of these reasons is that mushrooms naturally contain a lot of natural antioxidants. Mushrooms also contain a lot different minerals, and protein also. And this all comes without providing a whole lot of carbohydrates.
The list of ganoderma lucidum benefits are vast, but there are a few that are worth focusing on in this discussion. I will post the ones that are most basic. It is not important to get into every little thing that these mushrooms can do for us. If you can understand the basics, then that is awesome.
Ganoderma lucidum has been proven to lower cholesterol levels, this is importan at a time when people are spending a lot of money on drugs to lower their cholesterol.
Ganoderma lucidum has also been proven to relieve pain. Though the reason for this has not been proven, it is suspected that ganoderma lucidum acts at the basic level of the human nervous system. There is much science to back this up.
Increased Immunity- Ganoderma lucidum has also been proven too boost immunity. While the mechanism for this remains unknown, ganoderma appears to be a good supplement for those that are battling a disease like cancer.
Ganoderma lucidum has also been proven to be very good for the liver. This is important because liver health in general among Americans has been declining in recent years. And the reishi mushroom (ganoderma lucidum) may be a valid answer to this problem. There has been much research done on ganoderma lucidum and the liver an the results are promising.
Ganoderma Lucidum Side Effects
As always, you should be concerned about side effects. But with this mushroom, you should really combine the side effects with the benefits of ganoderma lucidum.
Ganoderma lucidum side effects are rare, but what you should pay attention to are the possible drug interactions.
Since ganoderma lucidum lowers cholesterol, you should pay attention to your cholesterol lowering drugs. Ganoderma lucidum also lowers blood pressure, so you should pay attention to your blood pressure medication.
Ganoderma lucidum also thins blood, so if you are also taking any blood thinning medication you should talk to a professional before taking ganoderma lucidum.
If you are taking any medication that affects autoimmune function, you should seek professional help, as the active ingredients in ganoderma lucidum will also have these effects.
Conclusion
Ganoderma lucidum is a safe and effective treatment for all kinds of problems. Just be sure to consult your doctor before starting any kind of supplement program.
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