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Mushroom - a health tonic |
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| Protein content of mushroom
is very close to milk, soyabean and animal food. They
contain all essential amino acids. Some of the mushrooms
are rich in lysine and tryhptophan.
They are rich in vitamins and minerals. Mushrooms are rich in folic acid, vitamin B12 and iron. One third of iron found in mushrooms is present in available form. Thus they are good for anaemic patients. They are low in sugar content and thus are good for diabetics. Being low in carbohydrate and fat and high in protein and vitamins, mushrooms form ideal item for those who want to loose weight. Mushroom proteins are digested easily and thus are good for children and elderly. They also contain Vitamin C and D and minerals like calcium, phosphorus, potassium, copper and iron. These are good for bone formation. Some mushroom extracts have shown cholesterol lowering effects. Mushroom or Manchurian tea is
considered a very healthy drink. This is made from a type
of mushroom which originated in the Russian region of
Kargasok, where most of the people lived well over
hundred years. It is also claimed that this tea lowers
high blood pressure, prevents premature wrinkling of
skin.
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| Mushrooms may help treat Viral infections - may be HIV | ||||
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