DR. WALKER

Chaga Tea

What is Chaga tea?

Chaga mushroom tea comes from a wild-growing fungus, Inonotus obliquus. The Chaga mushroom plant is also known as birch conk, cinder conk, or clinker polypore. This fungus is common on white or yellow birch trees in cold climates native to Canada, Russia, China, and America's united states. The fungus looks like a clump of burnt charcoal. Chaga tea is a caffeine-free tea, high in antioxidants, and known for its earthy flavor and slightly bitter taste. It is made by pouring boiling water into a cup containing 1 to 2 teaspoons of Chaga powder.

What is Chaga tea useful for?

Chaga mushroom tea has been used for centuries to cure ailments such as stomach ulcers, cancer, and boost immunity. The tea is made from Chaga mushroom, famous for its high content of antioxidants that neutralize the free radicals in the body thus preventing more cell damage, hence reducing aging, heart diseases, diabetes, and cancer.¹

Chaga tea catalyzes cytokines, stimulating white blood cells in the body, making them alert to any viral or bacterial infection. The tea also contains beta-glucan that boosts immunity by enhancing natural cell killer function and activating macrophages necessary to detect and destroy bacteria and harmful microorganisms. Additionally, the tea has plenty of antioxidants and zero calories. Taking Chaga tea will boost body immunity and general wellness.²

Health Benefits

• Prevents and fights cancer by slowing the growth of cancerous tissues in the body. Chaga mushroom contains triterpene, which is an antioxidant with anti-cancerous properties.
• Deceleration of the aging process by reducing the oxidative stress responsible for signs of aging like gray hair and wrinkles due to the high concentration of antioxidants in Chaga tea.
• Fights diabetes by lowering the blood sugar level.
• Lowers cholesterol level by reducing the harmful LDL cholesterol and increasing the beneficial HDL cholesterol.
• Boost the body immunity by enhancing the formation of cytokines which stimulate the white blood cells, which fight against viruses and bacteria.
• Reduce inflammation by preventing the production of harmful cytokines.

Nutrition

A cup of Chaga tea contains;

• Calories 0
• Carbs 0g
• Fat 0g
• Protein 0g

The tea contains beneficial minerals & vitamins such as; Calcium, Vitamin D, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, Selenium, B vitamins, Copper, and Potassium.

Toxicity

Persons with diabetes and kidney diseases should use Chaga tea with caution, as it can influence glucose levels leading to hyperglycemia and kidney stones. Persons with bleeding disorders or using blood thinners should avoid Chaga tea as it might interfere with blood clotting.³

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