Entomopathogenic Mushroom (Cordyceps sp.) as Immunity Booster
Ramniwas Yadav
Division of Plant Pathology, RARI, Durgapura, SKN Agriculture University, Jobner- Jaipur, Rajasthan (303 329), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Cordyceps, Entomopathogenic Fungus, Immune Buster, Mushroom
Abstract
Cordyceps are a dietary therapeutic mushroom that’s been used for centuries to improve the immune system and boost energy levels. Cordyceps were first used in the mountains of Tibet thousands of years ago as a remedy for fatigue and recovery from illness. The mushroom grows naturally on a caterpillar at elevations of 12,000 feet above sea level in throughout the world. Many benefits to using its extracts including a reduction of inflammation and oxidative stress, the leading causes of most disease. This makes cordyceps, along with chaga mushrooms, a good anti-aging and recovery supplement. Adenosine levels help increase the body’s supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) which is a primary source of energy during physical activity and also increase the body’s natural production of nitric oxide optimizing oxygen absorption and improving lung and liver function.
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