Nutritional Values  in Mushrooms

Proteins

Proteins are large, complex molecules that play many critical roles in the body. They do most of the work in cells and are required for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's tissues and organs.

Vitamins

Vitamins are substances that our bodies need to develop and function normally. They include vitamins A, C, D, E, and K, choline, and the B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and folate/folic acid) 

riboflavin, or B-2 required for the proper development of the skin, lining of the digestive tract, blood cells, and brain function.

 folate, or B-9 - Required to produce healthy red blood cells and is critical during periods of rapid growth, such as during pregnancy and fetal development.

 thiamine, or B-1 -Plays a vital role in the growth and function of various cells.

 pantothenic acid, or B-5 - Helps enzymes to build and break down fatty acids as well as perform other metabolic functions, and acyl carrier protein, which is also involved in building fats.

 niacin, or B-3 - Niacin helps to convert nutrients into energy, create cholesterol and fats, create and repair DNA, and exert antioxidant effects.

Antioxidents

Antioxidants are chemicals that help the body eliminate free radicals.

Free radicals are toxic byproducts of metabolism and other bodily processes. The antioxidant content in mushrooms may     help prevent lung, prostate, breast, and other types of cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute, USA.

 Choline

The choline in mushrooms can help with muscle movement, learning, and memory. Choline assists in maintaining the structure of cellular membranes and plays a role in the transmission of nerve impulses.

Selenium

Protects against cell damage and infections; these proteins are also involved in reproduction and the metabolism of thyroid hormones.

Minerals

Minerals in foods are essential for our bodies to develop and function normally. Those essential for health include calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, chloride, magnesium, iron, zinc, iodine, chromium, copper, fluoride, molybdenum, manganese and selenium.

Potassium

Potassium can help regulate blood pressure, and this may decrease the risk of hypertension and cardio-vascular disease. 

Iron

Iron is a major component of hemoglobin, that carries oxygen from your lungs to all parts of the body.