cancer associated with an enzyme comprising selenium (glutathione
peroxidase), which binds carcinogenic free radicals produced in the
body.
Zinc, an essential component of mushrooms, contributes to the normal
development of the body, the proper functioning of the immune and
reproductive systems and on embryogenesis during pregnancy.
It is characteristic that mushrooms contain negligible amounts of
sodium, making it suitable to their consumption even by hypertensive
individuals. Instead, care, why should be avoided by those suffering from
hyperuricemia, as they contain a large quantity of uric acid.
Vitamins
They are also good sources of vitamins, since they contain niacin
(vitamin B3), which is important for energy production in the body and
for the natural metabolism of the cell.
They are rich in riboflavin (vitamin B2), thus favoring the absorption of
iron and the production of red blood cells.
Equally beneficial is thiamine (vitamin B1), which contributes to the
smooth functioning of the heart and nervous system.
Pantothenic acid plays a key role in the metabolism of fats and
cholesterol synthesis.
Also, this is the only food of plant origin contain large amounts of
vitamin B12, making it an ideal food for vegetarians. Vitamin B12 is
involved in the process of hematopoiesis and in case of shortage caused
megaloblastic anemia.
Folic acid, which is involved in cell division and proliferation, protein and
nucleic acid synthesis (DNA-RNA), and in the process of erythropoiesis.