{"id":115,"date":"2023-08-21T10:33:49","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T10:33:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reishihouse.com\/staging\/?p=115"},"modified":"2023-10-12T08:51:57","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T08:51:57","slug":"top-6-super-mushrooms-that-boost-your-immunity-bang-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reishihouse.com\/staging\/top-6-super-mushrooms-that-boost-your-immunity-bang-on\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 6 super mushrooms that boost your immunity – bang on!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Winter is a fun and magical season \u2013 but not for your immune system. After all, your immune system is what bears the brunt of winter\u2019s wet and frigid weather, diminished daylight, and overexposure to stuffy indoor air.It works relentlessly this time of year to help protect you from infection, while faced with tremendous environmental, physical, and mental stressors that make you prone to infection and fatigue.<\/p>\n

Instead of putting your immune system into overdrive and becoming worn out this season, look to your diet for added support. At Whole Earth & Sea, we know firsthand that raw, whole food nutrition is the best-supportive therapy for maintaining a strong immune system \u2013 and mushrooms are one of the biggest food-based contributors to immunity!<\/p>\n

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Mushrooms have a five-star nutrient profile and are recognized for over 100\u00a0medicinal functions, including impressive immune-enhancing and antioxidant properties.[1]<\/a>\u00a0The popularity of mushrooms is growing amongst scientists and health enthusiasts as research continues to unveil their numerous bioactive compounds. Here are six of the top mushrooms to support your immune system:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Reishi<\/h3>\n

The \u201cmushroom of immortality,\u201d most commonly known as reishi\u00a0(Ganoderma lucidum),<\/em>\u00a0has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years to improve health and longevity.[1]<\/a>\u00a0It is one of the most studied and widely used of all the medicinal mushrooms and a popular remedy for chronic illness in Asia. Over 30 years of clinical research has confirmed that reishi both activates and modulates the immune system. It also works with the body\u2019s immune system cells to protect against oxidative damage and can be safely used for long periods of time.[1,2]<\/a><\/p>\n

Maitake<\/h3>\n

Maitake\u00a0(Grifolia frondosa)<\/em>\u00a0means \u201cdancing mushroom\u201d in Japanese. As an adaptogen, maitake increases the body\u2019s resistance to stress. It is known to modulate the immune system and increase the activity of immune system cells, such\u00a0as neutrophils and natural killer cells.[3]<\/a>\u00a0Early research has shown that maitake has antitumour activity, and researchers are studying whether it can be used with conventional cancer therapies.[4]<\/a>\u00a0Maitake also makes a delicious addition to soups and sauces because it contains a natural flavour enhancer called L-glutamate.<\/p>\n

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Shiitake<\/h3>\n

Shiitake\u00a0(Lentinula edodes)<\/em>\u00a0is one of the most popular edible mushrooms with significant health benefits. It has been used for hundreds of years to relieve symptoms of the common cold and has both antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. Current research is focused on shiitake\u2019s benefits for suppressed immune function, allergies, cardiovascular health, recurrent colds and flu, as well as numerous chronic health conditions.[5]<\/a><\/p>\n

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Cordyceps<\/h3>\n

The \u201ccaterpillar fungus\u201d called cordyceps\u00a0(Cordyceps sinensis)<\/em>\u00a0is found at high altitudes in the Himalayan mountains. Traditional healers use this unique fungus that lives on certain caterpillars, for its adaptogenic properties that enhance vigour and vitality, and reduce fatigue.[6, 7]<\/a>\u00a0<\/sup>Preliminary evidence also shows that cordyceps has a protective effect on the body\u2019s organs and a sedative effect on the central nervous system.[1, 6]<\/a><\/p>\n

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Chaga<\/h3>\n

Chaga\u00a0(Inonotus obliquus)<\/em>\u00a0is a slow-growing fungus found in cold habitats. It has been used as a folk medicine in Russia and Eastern Europe for over 400 years where it is recognized for its superior antioxidant activity and ability to combat oxidative stress.[8, 9]<\/a><\/a><\/sup>\u00a0Chaga contains a wide variety of phenolic compounds believed to stimulate the immune system.[8]<\/a><\/p>\n

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Lion\u2019s mane<\/h3>\n

Lion\u2019s mane\u00a0(Hericium erinaceus)\u00a0<\/em>is an edible mushroom with a long history of use in Chinese medicine for fatigue and general debility.[10]<\/a>It is also recognized for improving mood and brain function. A placebo-controlled clinical trial found that patients who took lion\u2019s mane were able to lower their feelings of anxiety and irritation, while improving their concentration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Winter is a fun and magical season \u2013 but not for your immune system. After all, your immune system is what bears the brunt of winter\u2019s wet and frigid weather, diminished daylight, and overexposure to stuffy indoor air.It works relentlessly this time of year to help protect you from infection, while faced with tremendous environmental, physical, and mental stressors that make you prone to infection and fatigue.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":132,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-115","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/reishihouse.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/115","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/reishihouse.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/reishihouse.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/reishihouse.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/reishihouse.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=115"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/reishihouse.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/115\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1064,"href":"https:\/\/reishihouse.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/115\/revisions\/1064"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/reishihouse.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/132"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/reishihouse.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=115"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/reishihouse.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=115"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/reishihouse.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=115"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}