Mushrooms - Key for Improved Health, Longer Life, and Increased Exercise Capacity!

 

Multiple studies have confirmed amazing benefits to the regular consumption of mushrooms:

1.     Eating two or more servings of mushrooms each week has been shown to reduce your risk of cognitive impairment by more than 50%.

2.     Regular mushroom consumptions boosts your immune system and reduces your risk of infections.

3.     Mushrooms can boost cardiovascular health by reducing oxidative stress, inflammation and lipid peroxidation.

4.     Mushrooms can help improve atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).

5.     Mushrooms can help protect skin and mitochondrial DNA from UV-Related damage.

6.     Mushrooms can promote eye health and protect against age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and vision loss by reducing free radicals in the retina.

7.     Mushrooms can protect and maintain the health of your central nervous system by promoting neuronal steam cell differentiation.

8.    Mushrooms can lower your risk of cancer – including breast and prostate cancer.

9.     Regular mushroom consumption has been shown to lower all cause mortality.

10.Mushrooms can dramatically boost exercise capacity.   The supplement Peak 02, which combines six forms of organic mushrooms, has been shown to improve oxygen utilization and work capacity!   Research on Peak 02 shows it significantly increased peak power, maximum oxygen consumption and lowered lactate levels in response to intense exercise.   For more information go to https://youtu.be/Fw3ld1M2QOs?si=O1oLA__Ag7pEquag  Peak 02 can be purchased on Amazon and is a very reasonably priced option!

Key Mushroom Compound

While there are many beneficial phytochemicals in mushrooms one that is particularly potent and relevant is called Ergothione.   Ergothione is a powerhouse for promoting health and longevity.  Out of 112 measure plasma metabolites, ergothione is the one most associated with lower risk of heart disease, stroke and death of all causes.

Scientists have discovered that we actually have a specific transporter for Ergothione which suggests that we are designed to eat mushrooms which are the source of this potent compound!   While all edible mushrooms have significant Ergothione levels – Porcini, Shiitake, Oyster, Maitake, King Oyster, and Lion’s Mane varieties contain the highest levels.

Cooking mushrooms actually boosts the absorption of key mushroom compounds – and Ergothione levels are NOT affected by cooking.    So, make sure to eat your mushrooms!