Oyster Mushrooms
Oyster mushrooms have several different types of species. Each has many properties such as antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals that help your body be healthy and have a robust immune system.
Like these mushrooms, there are many more that you can feed on that have many benefits and which we will talk about on another occasion.
TYPES OF OYSTER MUSHROOMS
The traditional Oyster Mushroom is in our products such as Pearl Oyster; this is the one you are likely to find the most on the market, but there are many other different types:
- Pearl oyster: The most common type you will find.
- Pink Oyster: Bright pink fades when exposed to heat, with a strong flavour. It might taste like bacon if cooked right!
- Golden Oyster: Bright golden colour and vibrant flavour. Quite delicate and has a shorter shelf life.
- Blue oysters: Despite having a bluish tint, they are pretty similar to pearl oysters.
- King Oyster: The giant oyster mushroom found in the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia. They need a colder climate than the rest.
- Phoenix Oyster: Looks and tastes like pearl oyster mushrooms but slightly smaller.
Each type of these oyster mushrooms may have slightly different nutritional values.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF OYSTER MUSHROOMS
Mushrooms, in general, are great for your health, low in calories and fat, and have an impressive nutritional profile.
Oyster mushrooms are no different, containing just 28 calories, 1 g fat, 2 g dietary fiber and 3 g protein per cup.
Beyond the basics, oyster mushrooms also have excellent nutritional value thanks to their wide range of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
- Niacin: Almost all cells in the human body require niacin to function and metabolize other nutrients.
- Vitamin D: Vitamin D is not easy to find in food products (it usually comes from sunlight).
- Iron: Red blood cells require iron. One cup of oyster mushrooms gives you the 12% daily recommended iron, making them a great meat substitute.
Oyster mushrooms also give you 8% of the daily recommended amounts of each nutrient.
- Riboflavin
- Potassium
- vitamin B6
- B vitamins
- Folic acid (folate)
- Magnesium
- Vitamin C
- Pantothenic acid
- Amino acids
HEALTH BENEFITS OF OYSTER MUSHROOMS
Traditional Chinese medicine has understood the value of oyster mushrooms and other medicinal mushrooms for centuries.
Here are some of the researched benefits of oyster mushrooms that you should know about.
Immune System Support
The beta-glucans in oyster mushrooms make them one of the best foods for protecting your immune system against short-term and long-term illness.
Unlike some foods that boost or suppress the immune system, mushrooms balance it.
Additionally, oyster mushrooms are loaded with other antioxidants to help prevent free radical damage and oxidative stress so the immune system can defend against ageing.
Lower high blood pressure
Your body needs nutrients like vitamin D to regulate blood pressure levels.
Although studies show that other types of mushrooms are better for lowering high blood pressure, the vitamin D content in oyster mushrooms is significant for this benefit.
Regulation of cholesterol levels protecting the heart against cardiovascular diseases
Since oyster mushrooms have a thick texture and salty flavour, they are excellent substitutes for meat in many dishes.
One study shows us that consumption of oyster mushrooms specifically lowered triglycerides and cholesterol levels in diabetic patients (as well as high blood sugar levels).
The amino acid ergothioneine is excellent at preventing plaque buildup by lowering cholesterol levels while protecting the heart against cardiovascular disease.
Building Strong Bones
Specifically, the vitamin D and magnesium in oyster mushrooms are essential for building strong bones.
While most people focus on calcium, the body needs vitamin D and magnesium to process calcium and store it in the bones.
Anti-inflammatory properties
The beta-glucans and antioxidants in oyster mushrooms make it one of the top mushrooms for reducing inflammation.
Research shows that some of the oyster's anti-inflammatory properties come from a unique and somewhat unknown amino acid called ergothioneine beyond beta-glucans.
According to research, ergothioneine decreases "systemic" inflammation throughout the body, contributing to diseases such as dementia, ageing, and diabetes.
Anticancer properties
The beta-glucans in oyster mushrooms function as powerful antioxidants that can protect the body against cancer.
One study found that oyster mushrooms have the potential to inhibit the proliferation of some types of cancer cells.
Defend against neurodegenerative diseases
Finally, the amino acid ergothioneine is cytoprotection. In other words, it protects cells against oxidative stress and free radical damage.
That is why mushrooms such as oysters have the potential to defend against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and dementia.
Oyster mushrooms are not only delicious edible mushrooms. They are also highly nutritious and full of antioxidants.
It's easy to include more oyster mushrooms in your diet now that we offer them fresher than ever; from your block to your table, start including these products in your life to obtain all these incredible benefits.
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