Mushroom has been used since the first, either as food or as herbal medicines. Have you ever thought to benefit those with a garden planted in the house?

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Various studies have been conducted indicate that the mushrooms could increase the production and activity of white blood cells so it is good to fight infection. Here are some other benefits of mushrooms:

Mushrooms to lose weight: Mushrooms contain about 80-90 per cent water with low calorific. Moreover, mushrooms also contain a very little sodium and fat, and 80-10 percent of the dry component of mushrooms is a fiber. Therefore, this one is ideal food for you who are following the weight control program or diet to control hypertension.

Source of potassium: Mushrooms are rich in potassium, minerals that help lower blood pressure and reduce stroke risk. One medium portabella mushroom otherwise contain more potassium than a banana or a glass of orange juice. A pint of mushrooms also provides 20-40 percent of your recommended daily copper. Copper is a mineral that contains the protective component of the heart.

Fight free radicals: Mushrooms are rich in riboflavin, niacin, and selenium. Selenium is an antioxidant that works with vitamin E to protect cells from free radical damage.

Reduce the risk of prostate cancer: The content of selenium in mushrooms also can help prevent prostate cancer.

Prevent breast cancer: Button mushrooms contain components that function to inhibit the activity of aromatize (an enzyme involved in the production of estrogen) and 5-alpha-reductase (an enzyme that functions convert testosterone into DHT). The latest finding shows that the button mushrooms can reduce the risk of breast cancer and prostate cancer. Button mushroom extract reduces the multiplication of cells and reduce tumor size. Chemotherapy effect can be seen with intake of about 100 grams of mushrooms per day.

Overcome the flu: In China and Japan, shiitake mushrooms have been used for centuries to overcome colds and flu. Lentinan, which was isolated from the stem of shiitake mushrooms, otherwise stimulate the immune system, helps fight infection, and showed anti tumor activity.

The entire above benefits can you get with these mushrooms growing in the garden of your home. If you feel bored with the process of its growth then you can use the mushroom growing kits. To make the mushroom growing at home, you should learn more about this plant species.