10 Benefits of Mushrooms
Benefit #7: Beneficial to Digestive Health
Many mushrooms are rich in the trace mineral, selenium. Selenium is only needed in trace amounts; however, it is vital in preventing cell damage as it helps the body make proteins that assist in everyday metabolic processes. The body does not produce selenium on its own, thus it is required through the diet.
To continue, several studies have linked a high blood selenium level to reducing the risk of bladder cancer. The mineral appears to have significant protective effects against the cancer, especially in women. Several types of mushrooms are rich in this mineral. Just 100 grams of raw crimini has 47% of your daily needs of selenium. Cooked shiitakes have 45% of your daily value and white mushrooms have 17%. Keep in mind, this also comes with a very low calorie amount.
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