Mushrooms have a long history of use in traditional Chinese medicine. There are many different types of medicinal mushrooms available and all with different benefits. They contain powerful antioxidants, fight inflammation and can even help restore hormonal balance to name a few. It’s so easy to include them in your diet nowadays, most health stores sell capsules or powder forms. You may even find mushroom tea or hot chocolate on the menu at healthy eateries. If you are struggling to find which one is right for you - speak to Nutritionist who has experience with medical mushrooms. You can buy supplements that have a few different types of mushroom in to get a wider benefit such as FSC’s Mushroom complex. Containing 3 different types of mushrooms along with astralagus root, each with their own beneficial properties. Have a ready below to learn more about the benefits of the mushrooms found in FSC’s Mushroom Complex. Cordyceps - Which is a fungus that grows on caterpillars has been used for hundreds of years to reduce symptoms of respiratory disorders, coughs and liver damage (to name a few) by fighting free radicals, infections and inflammation. It positively effects the immune system fighting oxidative stress and stimulating cells that keep the body free from infections. Cordyceps can also help control auto immune disorders and bring the immune system back to normal function after serious illnesses. Reishi - Excellent for helping restore hormonal balance and regulating activity of the immune system. Most people notice a quick improvement when introducing reishi mushrooms to the diet be it in a powder or capsule form. Reishi mushrooms has an impressive list of benefits from defending the body against tumour growth, improving liver function and detoxification, reducing risks from illnesses and viruses, fighting allergies, to balancing blood pressure. Maitake - Not only are they delicious to eat - like most medicinal mushrooms they have a wide variety of healing powers. Maitake can help with PCOS by helping induce ovulation. It’s also excellent for balancing blood sugar levels, reducing blood sugar levels and improving immune system function. Astragalus - Has been used for hundreds of years in Chinese Medicine. It contains flavonoids which fight free radicals. Saponins which are known to lower cholesterol and improve the immune system. It also contains polysaccharides which have antimicrobial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory benefits making it a good treatment for fibromyalgia. It also helps regulate the effects of fatigue and stress. The benefits of using medicinal mushrooms are really quite impressive, but I would always recommend speaking to Nutritionist or Dietician who has experience with them before adding them to your diet. This will make sure you are getting the correct ones for your needs and also make sure there are no contraindications with existing health conditions or medicines.