Health Benefits of Hi-D Mushroom Vitamin D Supplements

Hi-D as a Whole Food - NO Chemical Extracts

Most Vitamin D is derived from animal sources. Hi-D Natural Vitamin D is a whole food, plant-based, sustainable source of vitamin D. Hi-D does not use any chemical or water extractions and contains no other ingredients or additives. Hi-D is free from gluten, dairy, soy, sugar, fish

Bones

As we age, our bone-density is likely to drop. Vitamin D is important to maintain healthy bones.

Shiitake mushrooms also contains phosphorus, which also supports bone health.

Gut - Beta-Glucans

Beta Glucans are naturally occurring polysaccharides. They are soluble fibres that come from the cell walls of bacteria, fungi, yeast and some plants.

Beta Glucans are known to:

Stimulate the growth and activity of intestinal microbiota whilst inhabiting the growth of pathogens
Demonstrated to enhance the immune system

(See supporting article here)

Immunity

Vitamin D plays an important role in supporting the body's immune system in fighting infection.

Shiitake mushrooms also contain selenium, folate and copper which support the immune system as well.

Mood

Shiitake mushroomsare agood mood foodas they contain nutrients that help boost brain power and support good mental health -panthocenic acid, niacin, biotinandfolate.

Hair, Skin and Nails

Shiitake mushroomscontain a variety of nutrients that supporthealthy skin, hairs andnails-biotin, copper, niacin, riboflavinandselenium

Mental Health

Recent research demonstrates a clear link between adequate levels of Vitamin D in the body and good mental health.

Ergothianeines - Found in Mushrooms

Ergothioneines are amino acids that is found mainly in mushrooms.

Recent research demonstrates:

This family of substances which have their highest naturally occurring concentrations in mushrooms (our product contains a very high comparative level) – have been shown by medical research to reduce inflammation (swelling) in liver, kidneys, lungs and the brain
They help maintain and regenerate the brain and nervous system. Scientific research suggests that ERGO benefits brain function through both its antioxidative activity and by promoting neurogenesis and neuronal maturation.

See article on recent research here