Golden Needle Mushroom is a commonly consumed vegetable, often used in hot pot. So what are the benefits of eating golden needle mushroom and what are the dietary restrictions?
Benefits of Eating Golden Needle Mushroom
1. Boosts Immunity
Golden needle mushroom is rich in protein, dietary fiber, polysaccharides, amino acids, and trace elements, which are essential nutrients for the body. Regular consumption of golden needle mushroom can help improve immunity.
2. Promotes Intellectual Development
Golden needle mushroom contains 18 amino acids, with higher levels of lysine and arginine compared to other mushrooms. These nutrients can supplement the nutritional needs of the brain, promote intellectual development, and enhance memory.
In addition, golden needle mushroom is also rich in zinc, which affects brain development and intelligence. Studies in the United States have found that children who are intelligent and have good learning abilities have higher zinc levels in their bodies compared to slower learners. Therefore, golden needle mushroom is known as "intelligence mushroom" or "brain-enhancing mushroom" in countries like Japan.
3. Lowers Cholesterol
The stalks of golden needle mushroom are rich in dietary fiber, which can stimulate intestinal peristalsis, accelerate metabolism, reduce the time waste stays in the intestines, prevent constipation and colorectal cancer, and inhibit the absorption of fats to lower cholesterol levels and prevent atherosclerosis.
4. Inhibits Cancer Cells
Mushrooms are rich in polysaccharide proteins and various bioactive substances, which can enhance the body's immune function, increase the number of white blood cells and macrophages, promote the production of specific antibodies, mobilize the body's inherent anti-cancer abilities, and prevent the occurrence of cancer.
Japanese researchers have discovered that golden needle mushroom contains a bioactive substance called phallusin that can inhibit the production of cancer cells. Therefore, the Japanese people love to eat golden needle mushroom.
Dietary Restrictions when Eating Golden Needle Mushroom
1. Golden needle mushroom has a cold nature, so it is not suitable for people with weak spleen and stomach or those with yang deficiency. People with chronic diarrhea should also consume it in moderation.
2. People with arthritis or lupus erythematosus should also be cautious when consuming golden needle mushroom to avoid worsening their condition.
3. Golden needle mushroom should be thoroughly cooked and not consumed raw. Fresh golden needle mushroom contains colchicine, which can cause poisoning when eaten. However, colchicine is soluble in water and can be destroyed by thorough heating. Therefore, before consuming fresh golden needle mushroom, it should be soaked in cold water for 2 hours, and when cooking, the mushroom should be cooked until soft and fully cooked to decompose the colchicine.
