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Fungi and Mushrooms

Fungi constitute an entire kingdom among the flora of Earth and include about 144,000 species of organism known to humans. It implies that there might be more undiscovered species of fungi present on Earth. These are neither plants nor animals, but not as simple as bacteria either. One prominent characteristic of fungi is that they have a eukaryotic cell membrane which makes them complex species. 

Fungi are of 4 main types with unique and complex characteristics. Molds, rust, smut, yeast, and mushrooms are included in this kingdom.

Role of Fungi in our lives:

Fungi provide many benefits to all living organisms, including plants, animals, and humans. In the following section, we will see their role in different fields of our world.

  • Soil: 

Fungi work as decomposers and break down the complex and difficult-to-digest organic matter into the smaller and easily digestible matter. This, in turn, provides many other organisms with nutrition. The fungus also increases the soil’s water-holding capacity by holding the soil particles together. This creates stable soil aggregates that have proved to be very beneficial. Fungi also have proven to increase the availability of phosphorus to plants. 

  • Agriculture:

Fungi provide many extracellular enzymes, and their ability to regulate carbon and nutrient level in the soil has played a massive role in agriculture. In farmlands, fungal activity helps grow plants by 70%. Fungi also contribute to the process of degeneration of plant and animal matter.

  • Biotechnology:

Fungi find an important place in the industry as well. Species of this kingdom are used to produce vitamins, enzymes, pigments, lipids, glycolipids, polysaccharides, polyhydric alcohols, etc. Recombinant DNA technology uses yeasts and other fungi as hosts have improved the market for microbial enzymes. 

  • Food Industry:

Yeast is used for the fermentation of wine, beer, and other alcoholic beverages. It is also used for the production of many kinds of cheese along with other fungi species. Filamentous fungi are used for food processing as these are the primary source of enzymes. These also enhance the quality of the final product. 

Mushrooms are frequently used in many dishes. These are eaten because of their nutritional value, taste, and medicinal benefits. These provide us with antioxidants, proteins, and high calories. 

  • Lion’s mane mushrooms:

Yamabushitake or lion’s mane mushroom is a white, sizeable shaggy mushroom that looks like a lion’s mane as it grows. It is known for its medicinal and culinary purposes in Asian countries such as Japan, China, Korea, and India.

This mushroom has bioactive substances which are beneficial for the gut, heart, brain, and body. Apart from these, lion mane’s mushroom is also known for protection against dementia, helpful for depression and anxiety, and speedy recovery from nervous system injuries. It is also beneficial for stomach and other digestive issues.

  • Reishi Mushroom:

This mushroom grows in many hot and humid areas in Asia. In Eastern medicine, it has been a staple for a long time because it boosts the immune system, has anti-cancer properties, helpful for depression and fatigue, and helps in sleeping. It can be used in powdered form as well as consumed fresh.

The majority of fungi have benefits for humans and serve us in various ways. Thank you for reading!

Reference:

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/lions-mane-mushroom#TOC_TITLE_HDR_5

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/reishi-mushroom-benefits#TOC_TITLE_HDR_6

https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detailfull/soils/health/biology/?cid=nrcs142p2_053864#:~:text=Along%20with%20bacteria%2C%20fungi%20are,and%20soil%20water%20holding%20capacity.

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Using Medicinal Mushrooms to Boost Immune Health

Immunity, in general, can be defined as resistance to infectious disease brought about by the collection of our body cells, tissues, and molecules which together form the immune system. The physiologic function of our immune system is to protect us from infections and subsequently eradicate existing infections. It is through this that we need to take careful consideration of our immune health by observing certain foods and dietary habits.

This article aims to analyze the importance of a particular group of organisms, Fungi which enhance our immune system.

Mushroom are an important class of Fungi for Immune Health

As mentioned earlier, fungi importance in immune health is clearly evident by the use of medicinal mushrooms as dietary supplements. For over 2000 years, mushrooms have been well documented in the Far East Countries like Ancient China and Japan on their part in promoting better health and boost immune functions.

Certain organic mushrooms with their large number of bioactive molecules have shown, in clinical studies, the ability to treat a broad range of immune deficiencies and other conditions like fatigue, insulin resistance, and cancer.

Mushrooms Remedy PRO-IMMUNE GOLD Product

There exist different strains of mushrooms with their unique properties. However, only selective of these have proven beneficial to our bodies. As such, Mushroom Remedy has carefully considered their strains, cultured them to desired concentrations and ultimately extracted these components via different extraction techniques available.

PRO-IMMUNE GOLD from Mushroom Remedy is a dietary supplement that promotes better immune health and boosts immune function. We designed this product with the knowledge of these mushrooms and their medicinal properties. This product improves the quality of life in general promoting well-being. Designed specifically for immune health, PRO-IMMUNE GOLD is a combination of the most potent strains of Coriolus versicolor and Ganoderma lucidum. Both of which contain the critical components polysaccharide peptide (PSP) and polysaccharide-K (PSK) and other polysaccharides, triterpenoids, and ganoderic acids.  A blend of these biological components are responsible for maintenance of our immune health and further boosting its potency.

Ganoderma lucidum also known as Reishi mushroom had some bioactive molecules. Ancient physicians described this mushroom as the Immortality Mushroom. According to some research studies, Reishi can help treat insulin resistance to immune deficiencies. Supplementation of the regular diet with reishi mushroom improves the sense of well-being, protects DNA from oxidative damage from radicals (which is a major contributing factor to aging). Also regulates blood sugar levels, balances and maintains the immune system, protects the kidney, and exhibit anti-cancer properties.

The PRO-IMMUNE GOLD product promotes better immune health, supports longevity and also maintains overall wellness.

Conclusion

Mushroom Remedy manufactures all its products, including PRO-IMMUNE GOLD, according to FDA approved standards in a CGMP facility. This product is also affordable in pricing and 100% safe with no allergens. Mushroom Remedy prides itself in researching on immune health and producing healthy products for the benefit of life longevity.