Known as the "King of Medicinal Mushrooms," chaga is the second most antioxidant-rich food in the world aside from chocolate. Found on yellow and white birch trees in cold regions like Siberia, Alaska and northern Canada, chaga has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. Primary benefits of chaga include: Improved Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health Chaga contains the compound betualin, which helps lower cholesterol and balances blood sugar by increasing insulin sensitivity It's Anti-inflammatory Chaga mushrooms are anti-inflammatory due to their high levels of antioxidants, which combat free radicals. It Boosts Longevity and Healing High antioxidant levels . Detoxification Chaga also contains high levels of a very powerful antioxidant called Superoxide Dismutase (SOD). Chaga is also a strong antibacterial and antiviral, making them helpful in preventing and recovering from cold and flu. Stress Support Chaga helps body adapt and respond to stressors by having a normalizing effect on the body. And It Aids Digestion, Too Chaga stimulates bile flow, which is important for fat digestion. It also reduces inflammation in the digestive tract. In order to reap the benefits of chaga mushrooms, it is important to prepare it properly. The cell walls of chaga contain chitin, which is indigestible and must be broken down. Commonly consumed in tea form, chaga should be infused in hot water for at least 1 hour before consuming — longer if you are brewing cold tea — for full extraction of medicinal compounds.
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