For health-conscious people, finding the best way to keep the body healthy can be an exciting and challenging adventure. There are always a wide variety of supplements that can be taken to enhance health but knowing which one’s are the best is essential.
While traditional medicine can offer a variety of cures, most often supplements can offer the best in prevention. One of the best supplements for the prevention of a wide range of health ailments is Chaga Mushroom extract (Inonotus obliquus). Native to Siberia in the Northern Hemisphere of Russia, the Chaga Mushroom has been used for centuries as a homeopathic remedy and life-preserving supplement.
Of all the types of homeopathic supplements that have been studied, supplements that are filled with powerful antioxidants have received the most attention from medical studies. That is why the Chaga Mushroom extract has become the target of multiple health studies as a potential health benefit for a variety of health concerns.
Chaga Mushroom Basics
The mushroom grows on wild birch trees and offers a staggering amount of wonderful health benefits because of its rich content of vitamins and minerals which include:
- B-complex
- Vitamin D
- Potassium
- Amino acids
- Fiber
- Zinc
- Iron
- Manganese
- Copper
- Selenium
- Magnesium
- Calcium
Additional benefits of base amounts of rubidium and cesium can also be found in the plant.
Because it has high levels of antioxidants, it has been tested for its benefits in lowering cholesterol, boosting the immune system, battling certain types of cancer, and reducing some of the signs of aging. While no supplement has proven to be an end-all cure for cancer, several studies have shown that the properties in the Chaga Mushroom can slow the growth of tumors for lung, breast and cervical cancer.
It is also recognized as having medicinal benefits for lowering blood pressure, battling inflammation and lowering blood sugar levels.
