What are the benefits of eating mushroom?

Eating mushroom, specifically Shiitake, have several benefits[1] :
- Contain anti-cancer compounds thus fight cancer
- May increase cardiovascular health
- Maintain normal metabolic processes
- Help with weight loss; reduce cholesterol
- Boost immunity system
- Source of vitamins B and D
- Have anti-inflammatory properties
- With proven anti-bacterial properties
- Slow down the development of small tumors
- Energy boosting
- Promotes brain function
- Meaty (and delicious) taste
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