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| Description: Chaga mushroom is a tough, woody parasitic fungus that commonly grows in cold northern climates, specifically on birch trees. It grows in a "conk" form. Found mostly on white, yellow, and black birch trees they can be found on other hardwoods. Thriving on the cold winter climates of its environment it only grows in the wild, and repeated attempts to cultivate it have all ended in failure. The sterile conk is irregularly formed and has the appearance of burnt charcoal but is distinguished from other growths by its orange tissue. It is not the fruiting body of the fungus, but a mass of mycelium, mostly black due to the presence of massive amounts of melanin. Chaga is a mushroom that contains medicinal properties that can help strengthen and heal the body naturally. Chaga takes three to five years to reach a harvestable size. Once harvested, chaga can take up to a decade to regrow to a harvestable size. Practice mindful harvesting techniques and do not remove the entire fruiting body from the tree. The mushroom has a hard texture, so it traditionally made into a powder and brewed for a long time in hot water to make a chaga beverage (often called chaga tea or coffee). It is also available as a dietary supplement and tincture (a liquid extract). Health Benefits: 1. Suppresses Cancer Progression Chaga mushroom is used as a folk medicine for the treatment of cancer. Due to the presence of two chemicals called betulinic acid and ergosterol peroxide, the mushroom can prevent the multiplication of human cancer cells and therefore check the progression of cancer. Thus, chaga mushrooms can be included in cancer treatments as an effective food supplement. 2. Skincare Our skin needs protection! Chaga is wonderful for both internal and external use. In addition to containing melanin (the pigment in your skin responsible for sun-protection) Chaga is also fights infection, promotes good circulation, and reduces inflammation. 3. Protect the Immune System Chaga mushrooms consist of good amount of antioxidant superoxide dismutase (SOD). This is considered to be among the most powerful antioxidants in the body that fights free radicals and stops inflammation. Chaga mushroom has the highest oxygen radical absorbing capacity (ORAC) or the highest antioxidant capacity among mushrooms, with an ORAC score of 146, 700 μ mol TE/100 g.1 To put this in perspective, this value is way more than that of dark chocolates or most berries, common antioxidant foods. Thus chaga can boost your immunity and keep diseases at bay. Chaga mushrooms also consist of a sugar called beta-d-glucan, which can improve your immune responses. In fact, the traditional uses of the mushroom revolve around its antiviral and antibacterial properties that can decrease your risk of infections and communicable diseases. 4. Improve Diabetic Health If you're type 2 diabetes sufferers, chaga mushrooms can help reduce the sugar level in your blood. Research conducted on mice showed that chaga mushrooms can regulate the blood sugar levels in diabetic mice. Blood and urine samples of mice that were fed chaga powder for 8 weeks proved the hypoglycemic (blood sugar-reducing) nature of the mushroom. Though no research has been conducted on humans, the traditional uses of chaga mushrooms to regulate diabetes have been considered effective, suggesting that they can indeed be included in your anti-diabetes diet. 5. Lowers Cholesterol Heart disease or stroke is caused due to the higher cholesterol levels in the blood. To reduce your cholesterol levels, include chaga mushrooms in your diet. Antioxidant content present in chaga prevents cholesterol buildup in your blood and restrains the cholesterol-increasing activity of high-fat diets. Chaga tea also consists of other compounds known as triterpenes. Triterpenes are special compounds which can break down LDL cholesterol in your body before it can be absorbed into the blood stream. If you want to lower or maintain your cholesterol levels, drinking a mug of chaga tea every day might do the trick. 6. Reduces Inflammation While local inflammation helps your body heals wounds and bruises, chronic inflammation could result in diseases like arthritis, colitis, and inflammatory bowel disease. If you are affected by inflammatory diseases, chaga mushroom could be of help. The mushrooms can regulate the release of cytokines, which are proteins responsible for inflammation. Thus, chaga mushrooms can efficiently monitor the inflammatory responses of your body and treat chronic inflammatory diseases. 7. Protects Against Dangerous Blood Clots Platelet aggregation occurs when blood cells clump together and form clots. Occasionally, platelet aggregation can cause blood clots in veins (thrombus), which can ultimately lead to heart attacks or strokes. Chaga extract considerably inhibited platelet aggregation in animal studies. These results indicate a possibility for Chaga to treat or stop thrombus formation. 8. Improves Digestion If you frequently suffer from stomach upsets or bloating, your digestive enzymes could be to blame. If your body isn't able to produce sufficient amounts of digestive enzymes, then you end up suffering from poor digestion. Chaga mushrooms encourage the secretion of digestive enzymes and ensure proper digestion. Anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties of mushrooms can also protect your digestive tract and facilitate the entire process of digestion. 9. Boosts Brain Function Consumption of chaga mushroom has been associated to improved memory and better learning. Research revealed that the methanolic extract of chaga fed to mice for 7 days resulted in an enhanced cognitive function. By decreasing oxidative stress in the brain, the mushrooms can protect the brain cells from damage and boost their function. Furthermore, chaga mushroom tea acts as a coffee-like stimulant and improves alertness. Fortunately, it doesn't cause jitters or restlessness unlike coffee or other energy-boosting drinks. So, it helps you become more alert when you need to be, yet doesn't hinder with your sleep or prevent you from relaxing. 10. May Help Relieve Inflammatory Bowel Disease Oxidative stress from free radicals and low antioxidant levels can contribute to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Chaga mushroom extract's antioxidant abilities can protect the gut from IBD. Chaga extract decreases oxidative stress in lymphocytes from both healthy individuals and IBD patients. Chaga also decreases inflammation in colon cells, which shows promise in the treatment of IBD. 11. Prevents Liver Disease Chaga extracts are capable of increasing liver function and aiding detoxification. Chaga shields your liver from harmful toxins and prevents cytotoxic injury. It also protects your liver from disease by reducing oxidative damage and preventing the leakage of liver enzymes like ALT (alanine transaminase). 12. Increases Physical Endurance If you are a fitness enthusiast or are looking for ways to exercise without immediately feeling tired, you might want to consider chaga mushroom. Research revealed that chaga mushroom can increase the duration of physical activity (swimming, in this case) in mice and reduce exercise-induced fatigue. This energy-boosting ability of chaga mushroom makes it a potential remedy for fatigue, particularly if you're performing intense workouts or running marathons. 13. Delays Aging Chaga mushroom consists of high levels of the antioxidant superoxide dismutase (SOD). It's hailed for its ability to fight oxidative stress as well as aging-related changes caused by free radicals. Thus, consumption of chaga can increase longevity and delay aging. Also, chaga mushrooms are rich in vitamin C, which is known for its ability to prevent wrinkles, loose skin, and other signs of aging. |
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