Polysaccharides
Chaga is best known for its ability to support theimmune systemto keep you healthy.
To Reduce Inflammation
Chaga mushrooms may reduce inflammation and lower the risk of chronic diseases.
Loaded with anti-inflammatory compounds, chaga may control inflammation by preventing the production of harmful inflammatorycytokines.
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To Support Digestive Health
Indigenous populations have traditionally used chaga mushrooms to soothe digestive issues likegastritisandgastric ulcers.
Triterpenoids in chaga, for example, have antitumor properties that may prevent the growth and development of tumors.
Chaga is a nonpsychoactive mushroom, meaning it won’t produce any changes to your mood or mental processes.
If you choose to consume chaga, moderation is key.
Chaga mushrooms may enhance the effects ofdiabetes medicationsthat help manage blood sugar levels.
Conditions That It May Not Benefit
Chaga is not suitable for everyone and may worsen certain conditions.
Other Medicinal Mushrooms
Chaga is not the only jot down of mushroom that offers health benefits.
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