Birch Chaga: The King of Medicinal Mushrooms

Are you familiar with chaga mushrooms?

The mushroom, which is often found in Siberia, has a long history of being used to boost immunity because it's packed with antioxidants.

Chaga mushrooms grow on birch trees all around the northern hemisphere. It frequently looks like a dark clump of dirt (or rock-like appearance), yet underneath, there is bright orange tissue.

High levels of plant chemicals and antioxidants found in chaga mushrooms (Inonotus obliquus) may have positive effects on health.

Eating chaga mushrooms as part of a nutritious, balanced diet may help lower "bad" cholesterol, reduce oxidative stress, and improve immunological function.

Nutritional Value

The full nutritional makeup of chaga mushrooms is unclear but what has been known so far is that they contain a lot of antioxidants and other healthy plant chemicals such as the following:

• Triterpenoids: a broad range of natural substances found in plants that are regarded as defensive agents against herbivores and harmful microorganisms. Saponins are employed in a variety of ways besides medicine because of their many advantageous qualities for people.
• Melanins: a substance in your body that causes pigmentation in the skin, eyes, and hair. The more melanin you produce, the darker your eyes, hair and skin will be. 
• Polysaccharides: the type of carbs most frequently found in food. Polysaccharides can perform a wide range of tasks in nature depending on their structural makeup. In addition to storing energy, certain polysaccharides are also employed to communicate between cells and sustain tissues and cells.
• Polyphenols: flavonoids, phenolic acids, lignans, and stilbenes are among the many plant-based substances referred to as polyphenols. Polyphenols safeguard the body's tissues from oxidative stress and its related pathologies like cancer, coronary heart disease, and inflammation.
• Flavans: acts as antioxidant, anticarcinogen, cardiopreventive, antimicrobial, anti-viral, and neuro-protective agents.

Benefits of Chaga Mushroom

• Anti-inflammatory. Chaga promotes white blood cells by enhancing the production of beneficial cytokines, specialized proteins that regulate the immune system. White blood cells are essential for battling dangerous germs and viruses that cause inflammation in the body.
• Potent antioxidant. High antioxidant concentrations in birch chaga guard against free radicals' ability to harm cells.
• Stabilizes blood sugar levels. Birch chaga can assist people with diabetes control their condition by lowering insulin resistance in animals, according to numerous research. This permits a continuous release of energy throughout the day.
• Boosts the immune system. Birch chaga is a beta-glucan molecule that supports the immune system in the body's healing of ailments and diseases.

Science Facts on Chaga Mushroom

Chaga Health Effects. Chaga-derived compounds have been demonstrated to boost the immune system. The proof that Chaga has the ability to lower blood sugar and increase insulin sensitivity was the most encouraging finding.

Chaga Antiviral Effects. Chaga water extract fractions had a virucidal effect on the hepatitis C virus, reducing its infectious potential by 100 times in just 10 minutes.

Birch Chaga as a Free Radical Scavenger.  The FRAP studies show that the ingredients in Black Stuff may "give" an electron to reduce Fe3+ to Fe2+, and it is anticipated that other compounds with a similar ability may also act as electron donors to scavenge free radicals.

Birch Chaga as Antioxidant. In theory, regular usage of Black Stuff strengthens the body's antioxidant defenses, enhancing the immune system and other metabolic functions while preserving Redox homeostasis.

Chaga Against Fatigue. Chaga may have medicinal benefits for reducing fatigue.

In The Diet

• Those who intend to include chaga mushrooms in their diet should speak with a doctor first. According to therapeutic objectives, different amounts of chaga should be consumed every day.
• Chaga, however, cannot replace other types of medical treatment. Those who have cancer, diabetes, or high blood pressure should continue receiving their standard care.
• Chaga mushroom supplements should only be taken as prescribed by a physician.
• Antioxidant-rich chaga mushrooms could be beneficial for a number of health conditions.
• Chaga mushrooms may be helpful for lowering cholesterol, preventing the spread of cancer, boosting the immune system, and lowering blood pressure, although further research is required in these areas.
• Several herbal drinks and dietary supplements include chaga mushrooms.
• Chaga supplements can interfere with some drugs, and some people may experience negative effects or allergic reactions, so a person should speak to their doctor before using them.

The Inspirer,
Dr. Lilian O. Ebuoma
 

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