BLUF: Chaga mushrooms are functional mushrooms that may make an excellent addition to your diet or wellness routine. Whether added to your daily coffee or tea or taken straight as a liquid tincture, Chaga is known for its antioxidant and anti-cancer properties, as well as many other benefits.
Available online as a tincture.
Chaga mushroom tincture is a liquid extract made from Chaga mushroom, which grows on tree trunks, typically birch trees. It is rich in antioxidants and has several beneficial plant compounds, including:
- triterpenoids
- melanins
- polysaccharides
- polyphenols
- flavans
Texas Fungus tinctures are highly rated because we make them using 100% dried Fruiting Body and use a Dual-Extraction process (Alcohol and Hot Water extraction), which produces a superior product. If you’re new to tinctures, they can be taken sublingually (under the tongue) – which ensures fast absorption for immediate effect – or mixed with any beverage of your choice.
However, it’s important to consult with a medical professional prior to starting any new supplement as some of the properties of functional mushrooms could negatively interact with other medications or supplements you might be taking. See our disclaimer below.
Potential benefits of Chaga include:
- Improving immune system function by promoting the formation of beneficial cytokines (specialized proteins that regulate the immune system1).
- Lowering stress response and fighting free radicals2.
- Battling sun damage3.
- Anti-inflammatory effects. Chaga mushrooms have been found to help fight inflammation and decrease inflammation in the gut4.
- Blood sugar-lowering effects. For those with insulin resistance, polycystic ovarian syndrome or Type 2 diabetes, using chaga mushroom may help reduce blood sugar levels and improve insulin resistance4.
- Cholesterol-lowering effects. Chaga mushrooms may also help lower cholesterol, which can reduce your risk of heart disease4.
- Slowing the spread of cancer and causing the death of cancer cells without harming healthy cells. Many studies show the potential for chaga mushrooms to slow the growth of cancer cells24.
If Chaga might be right for you, purchase here and let us know what you think!
To learn more about tinctures, check out our blog post “What the Heck is a Tincture… and Why Should I Care?“
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