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The powers and benefits of the Medicinal Mushroom Pleurotus
BY DR. FRANCESCA ARDIGÒ
Pleurotus: an anti-cholesterol remedy
Few people know that Pleurotus is an important source of Lovastatin, a substance also present in some conventional medicines and which can significantly reduce cholesterol levels. Moreover,
it is interesting to see how this Medicinal Mushroom, acting on the liver and improving its functions, is also able to normalize the level of transaminases (very often elevated in these cases).
The mechanism of action and properties of Pleurotus lead to:
- Reduction of LDL (so-called "bad") cholesterol in the blood and fat from the liver;
- Reduction of intestinal absorption of cholesterol introduced with food, favoring its elimination;
- Intestinal elimination of cholesterol;
- Reduction of the synthesis of cholesterol in the liver, decreasing the action of the enzyme necessary for its production (HMG- CoA);
- Reduction of synthesis of proteins (LDL), that transport cholesterol in the blood;
- Elimination of cholesterol through bile;
- Cleaning of blood vessels;
- Reduction of triglycerides, which often tend to increase when taking statins;
- Normalization of transaminase levels.
Important Atherosclerosis plaque prevention: a property of the Medicinal Mushroom Pleurotu
In addition, Pleurotus prevents the formation of Atherosclerosis (Cholesterol) plaques in the arteries.
The many scientific studies conducted in this field by Dr. Bobek show that such plaques, even when they have already gradually formed, shrink considerably, until they have been completely eliminated.
Even if there are no plaques, Pleurotus also counteracts hardening of the arteries and restores elasticity and flexibility to the vessel walls.
This is no surprise to those who use Mycotherapy and therefore know the anti-fibrosis action of Mushrooms, which can reduce, for example, the thickness of scars.
Moreover, the Medicinal Mushroom Pleurotus deters and reduces an important oxidation process that free radicals exert on LDL Cholesterol (the so-called "bad" cholesterol) precisely because it is oxidized, and therefore harmful to the body.
