We welcome the official start to the Autumn season with a reminder to check out one of nature’s most powerful offerings: the Reishi mushroom. This season tends to adjust our taste buds to more earthy textures and flavors, and it’s the perfect time to consider incorporating this mushroom into your regular nutrition routine.
The reishi mushroom is a fungus that grows in certain hot and humid locations in Asia. It’s been used all over the world for its immune-boosting benefits. Researchers have found that reishi may have a positive effect on your white blood cells, and can help combat inflammation. Studies have also shown that this mushroom may help fight infections and even cancer.
In addition to helping give your body a fighting chance, reishi may also help combat anxiety, depression and fatigue. It may also decrease blood sugar, increase HDL (good) cholesterol, and decrease triglycerides.
Now before you run out and buy all the reishi things, a word of caution. When it comes to this mushroom, dosage matters. Consuming the mushroom itself means a higher dosage, while an extract will deliver a lower dosage. Also, reishi isn’t for everyone. It may interrupt certain medications, particularly anticoagulants and immunosuppresants.
If you’re interested in adding this amazing mushroom to your nutritional lineup, consider the following smoothie to help get you started!
