Category Archives: Maitake

Mushrooms Can Reverse Insulin Resistance

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Mushrooms are a rich source of a number of nutrients being reasonable high in both protein and carbohydrate. Mushrooms are not plants, but belong to a separate kingdom, fungus. Because of this they possess some unique chemicals that may have … Continue reading →

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Medicinal Mushrooms: Immune Modulators

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Mushrooms are actually the visible fruiting bodies of fungi, the mycelium (branching vegetative system consisting of hyphae) of which is mostly hidden underground or in decaying vegetable matter. Mushrooms are nutritionally interesting because they are an important source of nutrients … Continue reading →

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