CanPrev Mushrooms

There are hundred of active compounds within mushrooms, but let's focus on a few key active compounds of medicinal mushrooms:

Polysaccharides, which support immunity, and are considered immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic, etc.
Beta-glucans, which support immunity, and are considered to be antibiotic and antiviral, anti-tumour and may have effects upon cholesterol & blood sugar
Terpenes/Triterpenoids,which are found to be liver protective, lipid lowering, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and inhibit histamine release.
Ergosterol, which has antitumor and antioxidant properties, and is a precursor to Vitamin D2.
Statins, which, in high doses, have the ability to lower cholesterol.
Vitamins, Minerals, Protein, etc.
Polyphenols

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Cordyceps can create zombies?
- Can infect ants with spores and causing them to become brainwashed and disoriented and eventually bursts through the ants head (The Last of Us)
- Could this happen in humans?
- Simply no. Cordyceps cannot survive in the body with a temperature greater than 34.5C
In TCM, Cordyceps was so highly valued and sought-after commodity, thousands of years ago it was only reserved for the emperor and his family
Nicknamed “Himalyan Viagara”, due to its ability to replenish “yin” energy and strengthen the lungs and kidneys
Also referred to as “Himalayan Gold”
Exercise -Stamina & EnduranceIncrease ATP, oxygen utilization, less muscle damage and faster recoveryMay boost metabolic rate
Adaptogenic Properties and Anti-Fatigue
Skin -antioxidant and collagen synthesis properties
Cellular Dedifferentiation
Diabetes / Glucose Control
Anti-Inflammatory -evidence in arthritis, asthma and allergic rhinitis
Male enhancement -may increase NO, vasodilation and vasorelaxant effect

Named for its fan-like shape and beautiful colours
- The Japanese, who reference it as kawaritake or “cloud mushrooms” due to an image of swirling clouds
Turkey tail is a saprophytic mushroom, meaning it gets nourishment through decomposing dead matter like trees, logs and plant matter
Turkey tail mushrooms have traditionally been used in the making of natural dyes, due to their abundance of naturally occurring colours
It has been demonstrated that turkey tail mushrooms can break down hazardous substances in soil and water. This can therefore be helpful in cleaning up pollution (a process called mycoremediation)
In the middle ages, Turkey Tail was used in Europe for many things including the plague and tuberculosis
Powerhouse immune support (Rich in Beta-Glucans)
Contains a compound called polysaccharide-K that stimulates the immune system
Is an approved anticancer prescription in Japan (Breast, Lung, Pancreatic, Gastric & Liver)
Has been shown to improve the survival rate of people with certain cancers and fight leukemia cells
Supports the immune system of those receiving chemotherapy (when used as an adjunct therapy) -increases survival time
May help with weight loss and menopause (may have estrogen-like physiological function)

Scientifically known as Ganoderma lucidum, has been nicknamed the Mushroom of Immortality because of its perceived ability to promote longevity and vitality
Reishi carries the reputation of being spiritually potent, cleansing negative energy and so heavily used in the meditative experience in Daoism.
At one point in history,reishi mushrooms were so rare and sought after that they were reserved for royalty.
- Would send armies to search for it in hopes of making an elixir promising eternal life
Grows in hot and humid environments in Asia
Adaptogenic properties that support fatigue and low mood and reduce the impacts of mental & physical stressors
- Some evidence in depression and fatigue
Immune benefits -may increase white blood cell count, improve function of lymphocytes and protect against the aging of immune cells (known as Immunosenescence)
Sometimes used alongside conventional treatment due its ability to increase white blood cell count, anti-inflammatory and improve quality of life
May have an effect in blood sugar management and heart health (Reishi typically has high Chitin concentration)

Chaga is commonly referred to as a Mushroom. Chaga is the part of Inonotus obliquus, that is harvested from a compacted mass of hyphae and is referred to as the “conk” or “canker”
- Chaga is the “fungal armor” that develops on Inonotus obliquus that protects itself from Birch Wood & is actually a “parasite” to Birch Wood
Chaga does not only grow on Birch Wood, but can be found on Maple, Poplar, Elm & Cherry Wood
Shen Nung 神農is venerated as the Father of Chinese medicine. He dubbed chaga as the 'King of the Herbs'.
Chaga has more than 1600 published papers
Used in WW2 as a coffee substitute
May help increase white blood cell count and reduce inflammation
Used internationally in cancer care -mainly test tube studies available but have shown significant promise in areas such as liver, lung, breast, prostate & colon cancer
May play a role in blood sugar management and insulin resistance
May help with heart disease and arterial calcification through antioxidant function
May help increase a molecule called AMPK, which is a crucial component of energy pathways in the body.
Adaptogenic function through effect upon stress and mood

This species goes by 'bearded tooth mushroom', 'pom pom mushroom', 'monkey head mushroom' and 'yamabushitake', a Japanese word that translates to “those who sleep in the mountains”
Said to have a similar texture to white bread and their taste is similar to seafood
considered saprotrophs (Like Turkey Tail) and is also a parasite, meaning it attacks and kills living trees and feeds off of the dead material
Hard to find in the wild as they typically grow very high up in trees
May Induces Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) Synthesis, which means it may induce neural growth paramount to healthy cognition and improve memory
May Exhibit Antidepressant Effects and reduce anxiety
May increase muscular endurance and reduced muscular fatigue through increase in glycogen and antioxidant levels in blood while reducing lactic acid levels
May help to lower blood sugar
May helps to lower the probability of heart disease through reduction of cholesterol and Triglyceride levels and reduce oxidation of LDL cholesterol