MUSHROOMS HEALTH BENEFITS AND SIDE EFFECTS

MUSHROOMS

Mushrooms belonging to the Agaricus family are a rich, low-calorie source of fiber, protein, and antioxidants. They are not plants but are classified as vegetables in the food kingdom. 

NUTRITIONAL FACTS PER 100 GRAMS 

Nutrient                                 Values

1. Calories                          22
2. Total Fat                         0.3 gm
3. Sodium                          5 mg
4. Potassium                     318 mg
5. Carbohydrates             3.3 gm
6. Protein                           3.1 gm

Vitamins and Minerals

1. Vitamin D                       0.01% of the Daily Value (DV)
2. Vitamin C                       3% of the DV
3. Iron                                 2% of the DV
4. Vitamin B-6                   5% of the DV
5. Magnesium                   2% of the DV

HEALTH BENEFITS

May Help Fight Cancer

Studies showed free radicals tend to harm our body cells which may lead to cancer but high-antioxidant food fight against these harmful free radicals and protect us from cancer. The presence of Vitamin D also regulates the cell growth cycle and prevents cancer.

May Help To Lower Cholesterol Level

This valuable food has no cholesterol or fat besides containing fiber and other enzymes that help to lower cholesterol levels. Further, mushrooms are rich in lean protein that helps to burn cholesterol also.

May be good for Heart Patients

Mushrooms are enriched with fiber, vitamin C, and potassium which help to prevent cardiovascular diseases. The amazing combination of high potassium and low sodium contents helps to lower blood pressure and ultimately saved humans from cardiovascular diseases.

May Good for Bones

Calcium is necessary for bones and mushrooms contain calcium which strengthens our bones and also aids in bone formation. Hence, incorporating mushrooms into our diet will provide the necessary calcium needed for our bones.

May Use for Weight Loss

Mushrooms have two types of dietary fibers namely Beta-glucans and chitin which help to increase satiety and reduce appetite. These enriched dietary fibers containing mushrooms make us feel fuller and help reduce the intake of calories which leads to weight loss ultimately.

Mushrooms Best for Immune System

Mushrooms have a powerful antioxidant namely ergothioneine which is an amino acid and helps to increase body immunity by removing all the free radicals which tend to cause various diseases in our bodies.

Mushrooms Good for Skin

A potent powerful antioxidant namely ergothioneine present in Mushrooms is capable of helping skin look younger and fresher even exposed to environmental stressors and sources of oxidative damage. Hence, mushrooms are so helpful for our skin also.

Side Effects of Mushrooms 

Consumption of this food without differentiating wild mushrooms from healthy mushrooms may result in severe illnesses in humans and can cause death. Further mushrooms have beta-glucans which stimulate the immune system and people who are patients of autoimmune diseases like arthritis, lump, and asthma should avoid its consumption.