Functional Mushrooms
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<h3>What is a Functional Mushroom?</h3>
<p>A Functional Mushroom is different from the portobello, or button mushrooms commonly found in your supermarket. As well as being a food source, Functional Mushrooms contain unique compounds that can be taken as a supplement to support your health and wellbeing</p>
<p>Functional Mushrooms are a part of our wide range of <a href="https://www.healthpost.co.nz/natural-health-supplements/specialty-supplements/">Specialty Supplements</a>.</p>
<h3>The Benefits of Functional Mushrooms</h3>
<p>Functional Mushrooms contain various compounds such as Beta-Glucans – which are known for their ability to support the body’s natural defences to ills and chills. Functional Mushrooms are also known as adaptogens – which basically means that they support your body to adapt in times of increased pressure. Some of them can be a good replacement for your afternoon coffee.</p>
<h3>Types of Functional Mushrooms</h3>
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<li><strong><a href="https://www.healthpost.co.nz/healthy-food-drink/mushroom-powders/chaga/">Chaga</a> Mushrooms</strong> were traditionally grown and used in Russia and Siberia to support a robust immune response, research has shown Chaga Mushrooms to be very high in antioxidants.</li>
<li><strong><a href="https://www.healthpost.co.nz/healthy-food-drink/mushroom-powders/reishi/">Reishi</a> Mushrooms</strong> are used traditionally in China, Japan and other parts of Asia to support overall health and wellbeing.</li>
<li><strong><a href="https://www.healthpost.co.nz/healthy-food-drink/mushroom-powders/lions-mane/">Lions Mane</a> Mushrooms</strong> are also grown in Asia, and provide excellent support to the brain and cognitive function.</li>
<li><strong><a href="https://www.healthpost.co.nz/healthy-food-drink/mushroom-powders/cordyceps/">Cordyceps</a> Mushrooms</strong> are found in India and South-East Asia, and are known for their energy supporting properties making them a great choice to support healthy endurance and performance.</li>
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<p><a href="https://www.healthpost.co.nz/healthy-food-drink/mushroom-powders/other-mushrooms/">Other Mushrooms</a> worth getting to know include:</p>
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<li><strong>Tremella</strong>, which has been used in Asia for centuries to support youthful vitality, recent research has confirmed the high antioxidant levels of this fungi.</li>
<li><strong>Turkey Tail</strong>, known worldwide as a potent support for vitality and a robust immune system.</li>
<li><strong>Shiitake</strong>, a highly nutritious functional mushroom known traditionally in Japan as the ‘elixir of life’. Shiitake supports overall wellbeing and vitality.</li>
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<p>Functional Mushrooms are available as capsules, tablets, liquids, and powders. Some formulations are designed to be either mixed in with a smoothie, added to baking like this tasty <a href="https://www.healthpost.co.nz/blog/raspberry-shroom-slice/">Raspberry Shroom Slice</a>, or enjoyed as a warming hot drink.</p>
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