Medicinal mushrooms:
beneficial properties and health applications

Medicinal mushrooms are known for their health-promoting properties. Besides being a source of protein, they have numerous biologically active molecules that help boost the immune system, reduce inflammation and thus prevent disease.

They contain beta-glucans, triterpenes, ergothioneine, ergosterols, polyphenols and many other molecules that can improve our body’s overall health. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant action helps reduce the risk of developing age-related chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular, neurodegenerative and oncological diseases.

The three most notable and studied mushrooms

Among the most notable and studied mushrooms are Reishi, Cordyceps sinensis and Hericium Erinaceus.

The Reishi, also called the ‘anti-stress mushroom’ supports the body during stressful conditions, reducing inflammation, protecting the cardiovascular system and improving the balance of the nervous system.

Cordyceps, rich in cordycepin, it is a powerful anti-inflammatory and speeds up recovery in conditions of physical exhaustion and illness.

Hericium, supports the gastrointestinal system and prevents neurodegenerative diseases.

Confirmation in scientific literature

All these extraordinary properties have been verified in a growing body of scientific literature, which confirms their use in the prevention of and as a supportive treatment for numerous diseases.