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What are the health functions of mushrooms?
First, the nutritional value of mushrooms

Mushrooms are rich in nutrients and are good food sources of selenium, copper, potassium, phosphorus, tryptophan and vitamins B2, B3 and B5. Mushrooms are also rich in zinc, manganese, magnesium, iron, calcium, protein, vitamins B 1 and B6, folic acid and dietary fiber.

Second, the efficacy and role of mushrooms

1. Improve immunity

The effective components of mushrooms can enhance the function of T lymphocytes, thus improving human immunity to various diseases.

2. Analgesia and sedation

A substance extracted from mushrooms in Brazil has analgesic and sedative effects, and it is said that its analgesic effect can replace morphine.

3. Stop cough and resolve phlegm

Animal experiments with mushroom extract show that it has obvious antitussive and expectorant effects.

4. catharsis and detoxification

Mushrooms contain crude fiber, semi-crude fiber and lignin, which is difficult for human body to digest. They can keep the water balance in the intestine, absorb the remaining cholesterol and sugar and excrete them, which is very beneficial to prevent constipation, intestinal cancer, arteriosclerosis and diabetes.

Stimulate appetite

Mushrooms can also treat diseases such as leukopenia and digestive tract disorders; It has a certain auxiliary effect on promoting appetite, restoring brain function and promoting milk secretion.