Button mushrooms

MUSHROOMS have been used for thousands of years, both as food and herbal medicines. Studies show that mushrooms can increase the production and activity of white blood cells. And this, according to the director of the Institute of Herbal Medicine Douglas Schar, very good to fight infection. Here are some other benefits of mushrooms:
Lose weight. Mushrooms contain about 80-90 percent of the water with a low calorie content. In addition, mushrooms also contain very little sodium and fat, and 8-10 per cent of dried mushrooms is fiber components. Therefore, this food is ideal for those who are following the weight control program or diet to control hypertension.
Sources of potassium. Mushrooms rich in potassium, a mineral that helps lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of stroke. One medium portabella mushroom has revealed more potassium than a banana or a glass of orange juice. A pint of mushrooms also provide 20-40 percent of the recommended daily copper. Copper is a mineral that contains components cardioprotective.
Opponents of free radicals. Mushrooms are rich in riboflamin, niacin, and selenium. Selenium is an antioxidant that works with vitamin E to protect cells from free radical damage.
Reduce the risk of prostate cancer. In addition to fighting free radicals, the content of selenium in mushrooms also help prevent prostate cancer. Baltimore who studies aging study found that those who consumed selenium dose twice daily recommended 65 percent lower risk of prostate cancer. Men with the lowest selenium levels of risk four to five times more likely to develop prostate cancer than those with the highest selenium levels in the blood.
Prevent breast cancer. Button mushrooms contain functional components that inhibit the activity of aromatase (an enzyme involved in estrogen production) and 5-alpha-reductase (an enzyme that functions convert testosterone into DHT). Recent findings indicate that the button mushrooms can reduce the risk of breast cancer and prostate cancer. Button mushroom extract reduces the multiplication of cells and reduce tumor size. Effects of chemotherapy can be seen with the intake of about 100 grams of mushrooms per day.
Overcome the flu. In China and Japan, the shiitake mushroom has been used for centuries to cope with colds and flu. Lentinan, which is isolated from shiitake mushrooms stems, otherwise stimulate the immune system, helps fight infection, and demonstrates antitumor activity.