More and more South Africans are embracing healthy lifestyles with regular exercise and good nutrition as daily priorities. We’re always on the lookout for new ways, especially natural and holistic ways, to support healthy ageing, our immune function, optimal performance and mental well-being. Sometimes that ‘new’ way is in fact, an old way. Medicinal mushrooms, taken in a pure, powdered form, have been a mainstay of Asian wellness for many centuries.
While Western science is still catching up on their research into mushrooms such as Cordyceps, Red Reishi, Lion’s Mane, Shiitake and Maitake, they are a staple in the daily health and wellbeing regimens of millions of people across Asia and have been for many generations. Offering an array of health benefits, from overall wellness to specific support such as heart health or cancer prevention, medicinal mushrooms are ultimate functional foods.
Feelgood Health, one of South Africa’s pioneering online health and wellness stores has recently launched its own brand range called Muti Shrooms. The Feelgood Health Muti Shrooms range which includes 13 formulations includes both single medicinal mushrooms varieties and exclusive muti shrooms blends specially focused on heart health, mental clarity, sexual health, physical energy, mental wellbeing and immune support.
Michele Carelse, CEO of Feelgood Health says “From heart health and digestive health to immune support and cancer prevention; from balancing blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure to regulating metabolism for improved weight loss and weight management, Muti Shrooms offer a wide range of benefits. We’re excited to make these sought after mushrooms easily available, and affordable to South Africans who embrace healthy lifestyles and are looking for effective natural and holistic options.”
The Feelgood Health Muti Shrooms range uses pure quality medicinal mushroom powdered form in veg capsules, and the range is free from gluten, colourants, preservatives and artificial flavours.
Get to know some of the Muti Shrooms:
Maitake Mushroom, Grifola frondose, means ‘dancing mushroom’ in Japanese as it’s said that people used to dance with happiness upon finding this mushroom growing in the wild. Rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, this all-rounder mushroom is said to inhibit tumour growth and slow the spread of cancer amongst many other benefits.
Lion’s Mane Mushroom, Herecium erinaceus, is used to support brain health preventing conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson diseases. It’s a favourite as an anti-depressant and anti-anxiety support while improving cognitive performance, nerve regeneration, immune strength and gut health.
Red Reishi Mushroom, Ganoderma lucidum, is well-known for providing immune support, as well as attending to a wide range of lifestyle concerns such as balancing blood sugar, improving liver function and reducing fatigue, depression, stress and anxiety.
Cordyceps Mushroom, Ophiocordyceps sinensis, has become known as the ‘the athlete’s mushroom’ as it improves stamina and endurance. Reducing inflammation and supporting the immune system also help in maintaining an active lifestyle.
Turkey Tail Mushroom, Trametes versicolor is a powerful immunomodulator that helps to protect the body from illness and infections. It is also taken to improve liver and digestive health.
All these medicinal mushrooms and more are available in the Feelgood Health Muti Shrooms range, which also includes mushroom complexes such as Heart Health, Uplifted, Crystal Clear and Radiant Living.
Carelse concludes, “There’s a good reason these medicinal mushrooms have been prized for centuries. From healthy ageing to disease prevention, from improved energy to mental clarity, they have a vital role to play in modern well-being.”
