Wood ear mushrooms are rich in B vitamins and many other bioactive compounds such as polysaccharides that improve heart function. According to a study published in “Mycobiology,” it helps keep cholesterol levels under control and reduces the atherogenic index by 40 percent. This is a measure used to predict the risk of heart disease and plaque buildup in the arteries.1
 In a study published in “Thrombosis and Haemostasis,” researchers investigated the adenosine content of wood ear mushrooms. Adenosine is a chemical byproduct of cellular metabolism in the body and affects blood clotting, blood pressure, and heart health. Researchers confirmed that a single gram of the dried mushroom contains 154 mcg of adenosine, in addition to other unidentified chemicals that contribute to wood ear’s ability to inhibit blood clotting and block platelet aggregation.
 Polysaccharides in wood ear mushrooms have also been found to have an action on coagulation, platelet aggregation, which could be beneficial for thrombosis. Mannose, glucose, glucuronic acid and xylose have been found to inhibit platelet aggregation and blood coagulation.2
 This can help improve circulation and may prevent heart attacks, strokes, and arterial damage that can lead to heart disease. Powerful antioxidant
 Wood ear mushroom is exceptionally rich in antioxidants. Its antioxidant activity has been found to be beneficial in preventing the development of degenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and dementia. A 2013 study published in the "International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms" found that consuming raw or cooked wood ear mushrooms could protect the brain against both of these debilitating diseases.3
 Additionally, a 2019 study published in the "Journal of Food Science and Technology" found that boiling mushrooms can further enhance their antioxidant activity.
 Immune booster
 β-glucan exopolysaccharides obtained from wood ear mushrooms have immunostimulating properties. They enhance the activity of phagocytes, immune cells that protect the body by ingesting harmful foreign particles, bacteria, and dead or dying cells.
 Additionally, a 2015 study published in the “International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms” found that wood ear mushroom was effective in blocking the growth of Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, two types of bacteria that can cause infections in humans.4
 Digestive health
 Wood ear mushrooms are rich in prebiotic fibers in the form of beta-glucans. These are non-digestible fibers that promote the growth of good bacteria (probiotics) in the microbiome. Prebiotic foods are a great help for digestive health, improve metabolic health, and can help strengthen the immune system.
 They are also rich in dietary fiber, with about 71 percent insoluble fiber. Insoluble fiber remains undigested until the final section of the large intestine. Recent studies have shown that bacteria in the colon can metabolize this fiber to produce large amounts of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), primarily acetic, propionic, and butyric acids. These SCFAs provide fuel for the cells lining the wall of the intestine, which in turn supports digestive health and may reduce the risk of colon problems.
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