Which mushrooms have useful properties in liver cirrhosis?
Cordyceps
Protects liver cells
Several clinical trials demonstrate the benefits of the use of Cordyceps to support liver fibrosis and reduce portal hypertension (portal vein tension, which communicates the organs of the digestive system with the liver).
Cordyceps extracts have been shown to decrease the activation of hepatic stellate cells, thus protecting the hepatocytes and potentially inhibiting hepatic sinusoidal capillarization.
Royal Sun Agaricus
Combats bacteria, viruses and other harmful organisms
Its immunomodulatory capabilities have been demonstrated in countless studies. Within these, the role of their beta glucan content stands out. They have shown to normalize certain key immunological functions in the defense of the organism such as the uptake of foreign substances and the awakening of the immune system to combat bacteria, viruses, harmful particles, old cells, etc.
Reishi
The supplements based on Reishi can be an ideal choice to support liver disorder. An inflamed liver cells tend to leak higher amounts of certain chemicals and enzymes. Reishi helps to balance the levels of liver enzymes. Furthermore, it raises levels of glutathione, one of the most powerful antioxidant in your body. As we know, antioxidants are crucial to eliminate free radicals from the body.