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My mother spoke disparagingly of mushrooms believing that they had little nutritional content- however she was very wrong. Mushrooms are sources of minerals such as copper, potassium, selenium, and ergothionine, which has antioxidant properties and may help protect against cancer. Copper is necessary in our diets because it helps in the production of healthy red blood cells and is essential for healthy nerves and bones. Potassium helps to control and normalize blood pressure, so assisting the proper functioning of the nerves and muscles, which includes the heart.. Homepage
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