Mushrooms have been getting a lot of hype lately in the wellness community. What’s so special about them that you can’t get from just plant-based foods? Hint, mushrooms aren’t plants, and they’ve got their own set of unique, nutrient-dense compounds. 1.Immune boosting Extracts of Chaga mushrooms were discovered to strengthen both the innate and adaptive immune system, by stimulating macrophage cell activity and increasing the number of CD-4 helper T cells. This mushroom has also been proven to reduce inflammation in the digestive system, which can help to maintain the integrity of the stomach and intestinal cell lining. 2.Antimicrobial and anticancer properties Chaga mushrooms have also been shown to inhibit H. pylori (the bacteria responsible for stomach ulcers), harmful fungi (candida), and even inhibit and kill cancer cells in vitro and in vivo. 3.Enhancing your gut microbiome The polysaccharides found in Chaga mushrooms act as food (prebiotics) for your gut bacteria, strengthening