10 Benefits of Mushrooms
Benefit #10: Combats Obesity
Obesity is defined as an abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health. Many whom are obese often face a plethora of health conditions. For instance, diabetes is commonly a consequence of obesity. This has led health professionals to coin the term, diabesity.
One popular mushroom is the reishi mushroom. The reishi mushroom contains numerous polysaccharides and triterpenes. A health benefit of these compounds is their ability to prevent the development of new fat cells. The compounds also have a favorable effect on high triglyceride levels, which are also linked to obesity.
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