ns in mushrooms. Lectins are a type of protein which bind to carbohydrates and can be strongly beneficial. The kind found in mushrooms recognises cancer cells, and helps to prevent them from further growing and dividing.
Health benefits of Shiitake mushrooms
Japan has historically been one of the biggest supporters of medicinal mushrooms. Shiitake mushrooms were discovered to be health powerhouses in Japan in the 1960s, after epidemiologists discovered two remote districts of japan where cancer was practically unheard of. Researchers discovered that the health of the residents was down to the consumption of shiitake mushrooms in that area, which locals both ate and grew as a primary industry. In 1969, the drug Lentinan was extracted from shake mushrooms, and it’s now the third most prescribed anticancer pharmaceutical worldwide. As if that wasn’t enough, shiitake have a delicate flavour and delicious texture, and are packed with other nutrients. Japan accounts for 80% of the world’s shiitake production
Health benefits of Reishi mushrooms
One of the most popular medical mushrooms, reishi can help with weight loss, supporting the immune system and potentially even fighting off cancer cells. It also has significant calming properties and can help to dissipate anxiety, support with depression and go some way to helping you get a good night’s sleep. These great benefits are why we included it in our The Health Protein, which was formulated to boost your health, immune system, and support muscle growth and repair.
Health benefits of Lion’s mane mushrooms
Looking like a huge feathery pom pom, Lion’s Mane mushrooms have some striking characteristics. Found in The Relax Capsules, as well as being stuffed with antioxidants and supporting the immune system this medicinal mushroom can help you to achieve mental clarity and acuity. It helps to increase the production of a nerve growth factor called bioprotein and an insulation around nerve fibres called myelin, both of which are essential to good brain health. Thus Lion’s Mane contributes to improved cognition and concentration and reduces irritability and anxiety. You can get all of these benefits and more in The Relax Capsules, daily nootropic capsules formulated to promote relaxation, improve clarity and reduce stress.
Health benefits of Chaga
The Health Protein is a powerhouse of powerful medicinal mushrooms, containing as it does chaga mushrooms as well as multiple other beneficial ingredients to help you feel, think and perform at your absolute best. Chaga mushrooms, a dark, black mushroom, have multiple benefits to different parts of the body. They may help to stop or slow cancer, they lower the ‘bad’ kind of cholesterol and for all you skincare nerds out there, they’ve been found to help combat oxidative stress, which is linked to skin ageing.
Health benefits of Cordyceps
Also found in The Health Protein, Cordyceps are excellent for when you feel low in energy or need a boost before a workout. It’s known for stimulating the body and making you feel on top of the world. Cordyceps have been shown to improve performance during exercise and to speed up muscle recovery post-workout. Additionally, this mushroom can help the body to use oxygen more effectively, and to enhance blood flow to the body.