Importance of consuming black fungus
Posted on: 22/Dec/2019 6:22:07 PM
An edible wild mushroom is being consumed by many these days in China. This is black fungus (seen growing on tree trunks, fallen logs etc) and is also known as auricularia polytricha. Black fungus is found in colours like black or dark brown etc and is used to treat many health issues.
Black fungus has got many ingredients such as protein, fat, carbohydrate, fibre, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc, copper etc.
Importance of intake of black fungus is
Good for gut health:
It must be noted that black fungus are good sources of prebiotics (a fibre that feeds the good bacteria in the gut). By this, gut bacteria produce nutrients for enhancing digestive health. Bowel regularity is maintained.
Prevents dementia and Alzheimer’s disease:
Black fungus could be eaten in both raw as well as cooked form and issues like Alzheimer’s disease, dementia etc are prevented in us. This has been shown in a research study.
Bad cholesterol gets reduced:
The antioxidants present in black fungus does amazingly and lowers LDL or bad cholesterol levels. By this, there would be less chance of getting heart diseases.
Liver gets protected:
It is well known that liver is an important organ that is involved in production of bile. The superb piece of information is intake of black fungus could protect the liver from certain harmful substances.
Prevents chronic health issues:
The antioxidant chemicals in black fungus could fight the free radicals and protect cells against oxidative damage. It is revealed that chronic conditions like cancer, rheumatoid arthritis etc are avoided.
Prevents infections:
It has been shown by research study that the antimicrobial properties in black fungus could eliminate certain strains of bacteria. Point here is infections are prevented in us as these mushrooms have got the ability to block the growth of E. coli bacteria.
