Did you know that mushrooms can keep you healthy? Functional mushrooms have been linked to improving aerobic activity through increased lung function and health. UFC Champion Rashad Evans and Pro-Bowl NFL Quarterback Jake Plummer have a lot to share on the topic of functional mushrooms.
“If there’s anything we’ve learned as elite performers, it’s that the most challenging field of all is the mind. Forget sprinting, sparring, or relentless goal setting — it wasn’t until we rebalanced our mind that we truly came alive on the field and in life,” says Rashad and Jake, Umbo Co-Founders.
UMBO is transforming the way that we view mushrooms and how we consume them with their potent functional mushroom supplements and foods that support the body to function optimally! Being 100% certified organic, acting as adaptogens to help the body adapt to stress and to exert a normalizing effect upon bodily processes, they are the perfect addition to your diet to help you perform at your best.
Here's how taking these mushrooms daily can improve breathing in the gym, thus helping improve one's overall physical performance.
A regular exercise regime that amplifies your cardiovascular system is probably the best thing you can do for long term health. Eating healthy foods packed with antioxidants, like mushrooms, can help scavenge the free radicals that are produced by inflammation caused by air pollution. Mushrooms can help with oxygen utilization and uptake, and since lung health is intimately related to heart health, you’re targeting two key organs and improving their function.
What mushrooms should you be looking for to improve breathing? Cordyceps mushrooms might be a great mushroom to introduce into your diet for health. They’ve been noted specifically for their cardiovascular benefits.
Jolly states, “Functional mushrooms are proving to be very beneficial not only as a supplement, but as an entire food group. The vitamins and minerals in mushrooms are unlike any other kingdom and chances are, most athletes aren’t eating enough of them. Think of it as if someone cut vegetables from your diet. Reintroducing them might be hard but after a while you start to feel great. Athletes are understanding the benefits of a diverse diet and mushrooms are an entire kingdom that should be included.”
While the first mushrooms that might come to mind are the portobello and button mushrooms. There is a wide variety of functional mushrooms that provide a plethora of benefits.
Jolly goes on to say, “Mushrooms have a ton of potential. For instance, Lions Mane is being looked at for NGF (Nerve growth factor), turkey tail for immunity and gut flora, and reishi for central nervous system. There are many misunderstood compounds inside these mushrooms. Umbo intends to discover their potential and create products that help with all human performance.”
Unlimited Sciences, in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University,is currently working on their own study on how people use psilocybin in real world scenarios. With over 7000 participants they are finding a plethora of information on how psilocybin can be used to improve the lives of millions of people.
Here are Jake, Rashad and Co-Founder, Del Jolly’s Top 5 Functional Mushrooms that Athletes Should Consider
Functional Mushroom #1: Lionsmane
Lionsmane is being explored for NGF (Nerve Growth factor) in the brain. NGF is involved primarily in the growth, as well as the maintenance, proliferation, and survival of nerve cells (neurons). Athletes know that it’s not until you’re right cognitively that the body will follow.
Functional Mushroom #2: Reishi
Reishi mushrooms help with calming the central nervous system which can help lead to a better night's sleep. Getting a better night's sleep leads to better recovery and cognition, which leads to better athletic performance and everything in between.
Functional Mushroom #3: Cordyceps
In 1993 the Beijing Olympic team broke multiple world records. When questioned, they attributed it to cordyceps mushrooms. Cordyceps help with cardiovascular health and are known as the athlete's mushroom.
Functional Mushroom #4: Turkey Tail
Turkey tail helps with many things but is mostly being looked at for its immune system boosting properties. This immunity is stemming from gut health and the positive effects it has on good gut flora.
Functional Mushroom #5: Shiitake
Overall, Shiitake is a well-rounded mushroom. Specifically for its high concentrations of B vitamins and folate, which help with energy and mental clarity.
Fun Fact: Mushrooms are the ONLY good non-animal source of vitamin D from food. Vitamin D is something that roughly 42 percent of the population is deficient in and mushrooms can be used to supplement it.
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