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Chaga and Reishi Mushroom Extract, Rooibos Tea (Aspalathus Linearis), Lemongrass Leaves, Eleuthero Root Powder and an Organic Orange Flavor complete this Organic Product.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D, often referred to as the sunshine vitamin, is essential in keeping cells functioning at an optimum level and protecting you against disease. It also aids calcium absorption so your bones remain strong while guarding against osteoporosis. Unfortunately, getting enough of this essential nutrient can sometimes be challenging in winter when sunlight levels decrease drastically – leading many people to turn to mushroom-based tea, coffee and supplements; alternatively you could opt for eating portabella, shiitake or regular white button mushrooms instead!

Though mushrooms don’t naturally provide vitamin D, when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light they can produce it on their own (one serving of white button mushrooms exposed for two hours can produce 879 international units) making it the only non-fortified source. If concerned about deficiency speak with your physician regarding supplements. Ideally try getting enough from sun exposure and diet alone and aim to achieve an RDA of 600 international units or 15 milligrams daily for adults.

Fiber

Fiber is a type of carbohydrate found in foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes (beans and peas). While most carbohydrates are broken down by your digestive system into sugars, fiber doesn’t. Instead, it passes through undigested by passing harmlessly through your body without breaking down – adding bulk to stool while keeping you feeling full for longer. Incorporating more fiber into diet can also help protect against high blood pressure, cholesterol levels and blood sugar from increasing.

Mushroom tea enthusiasts savor this aromatic drink, made of functional fungi such as reishi or lion’s mane mushrooms and superfood herbs like chaga or cordyceps; antioxidant-rich mushrooms add anti-oxidants while the herbs can either be whole, ground, fresh or dried, for various health benefits such as supporting exercise performance according to Noelle Citarella MS, RDN CDN of Buffalo Nutrition and Dietetics.

Antioxidants

Free radical damage is the major source of many diseases and aging processes. Antioxidants are chemical compounds that target these damaged molecules to combat or treat cancer, heart disease and stroke. While our bodies produce their own antioxidants naturally, other foods provide additional sources. Mushrooms contain high concentrations of two key antioxidants known as ergothioneine and glutathione which may provide protection from neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.

The Antioxidant Food Table is an extensive database that contains information on the total antioxidant capacity of common food items, medicinal plants, spices and herbs as well as dietary supplements. This resource can be utilized in many research projects including in vitro experiments, cell experiments, nutritional epidemiological analyses and clinical trials.

Studies revealed that plant-based foods had significantly higher overall mean antioxidant values compared to animal and mixed foods, due to a relatively few highly antioxidant foods such as plant medicines, spices and herbs as well as some berry, fruit and vegetable products. This was mostly attributable to rare foods with very high antioxidant values like plant medicines, spices and herbs as well as some fruit, vegetable products.

As part of their analyses of berry, fruit and vegetable foods, tomatoes (including tomato sauces and purees), dried blueberries, black currants, wild strawberries and goji berries had the highest antioxidant contents among all fruit, berry and vegetable categories analyzed. As for vegetables, those containing tomato-based sauces or purees, sun dried tomatoes or basil pesto had particularly high values of antioxidant content.

Analysis was performed on various beverages. Green tea and black currant juice stood out among them with high antioxidant values; on the other hand, iced coffee, red wine and orange juice had lower values.

Herbs, spices and spice analysis included 251 products; fresh rosemary had the highest antioxidant value with 247.5 mmol/100g followed by fresh or dried thyme and oregano. Vitamin and dietary supplement analysis comprised 131 items using the FRAP method (Benzie and Strain). These measurements were conducted on a Technicon RA 1000 system.

Minerals

Mushroom tea is more than just an indulgence you might see on social media; it is an immensely beneficial nutritional drink that should be taken seriously for both its medicinal properties as well as for its potential to reduce stress, digestion, and detoxification. A tasty mushroom tea blend often includes other herbs and spices for additional medicinal support to provide you with optimal benefits to support immunity, brain health, stress reduction, digestion support, detoxification support, digestion support, as well as reduced immunity.

Popular mushroom teas found at health food stores and cafes often feature functional fungi such as reishi, chaga or cordyceps as adaptogens; these help the body respond to stress more efficiently while supporting normal immunological function. Plus, beta-glucans present in these varieties contain beta-glucans a polysaccharide-based soluble fiber that has been shown to lower cholesterol and blood pressure.

Most teas available today come as loose-leaf blends; however, you may also come across tea bags. Tea is typically created by steeping mushrooms (or their extracts) into hot water for a short amount of time to create an earthy yet subtly energizing brew; depending on which blend you select this can range from soothing stress relief to providing energy boost.

Reishi and chaga tea can help the immune system while simultaneously relieving stress levels; cordyceps can boost physical performance during exercise sessions; turkey tail and coriolus versicolor tea have both been proven effective against autoimmune conditions.

Mushrooms are an excellent source of trace minerals that can aid with detoxification, maintain immune health and reduce inflammation. “Plus they contain antioxidants to protect cells against damage caused by free radicals that accelerate aging,” according to Nathan, founder of Float Hartford. So they make for the ideal superfood.

However, not all mushroom teas are created equal and it’s essential that when selecting one for yourself you read labels carefully. From adaptogen-rich varieties like Four Sigma Foods to indie brands that have recently joined in on mushroom tea trends there are numerous choices out there to meet any need.