Promotes Anti-Cancerous Effects
Cancer refers to a range of diseases occurring whenever abnormal cells rapidly divide and multiply, spreading to other organs and tissues. These fast-growing cells can cause tumors and disrupt the regular functioning of the body’s systems. It remains one of—if not the most—common causes of mortality globally, accounting for at least one out of six losses of life in 2020. Health experts continue to work tirelessly to find ways to treat cancer daily.
The primary triggers for the development of cancer are changes and mutations in the cell’s DNA. More often than not, the genetic mutations that cause the condition are inherited. However, they may also occur due to environmental factors. These carcinogens include ultraviolet light or radiation, asbestos, air pollution, contaminated water and food, cigarette smoke, bacteria, parasites, and viruses. Based on reports by the WHO, a little over thirty percent of cancer-related deaths are associated with alcohol use, tobacco, low fruit and vegetable intake, and a lack of physical activity.
While preventing cancer is not always possible, you can lower your risks by avoiding its risk factors. Research also indicated that reishi mushrooms elevate the activity levels of specific WBCs called natural killers, which target and fight off cancer.
