Antioxidants can help protect the body from damaging free radicals that can contribute to conditions like heart disease and cancer. They also protect against damage from aging and help boost your immune system. Mushrooms are good source of B vitamins, including vitamin B12 (normally only found in animal products). They also contain minerals, including selenium, copper, potassium, phosphorus, zinc and manganese. Mushrooms can be a great source of vitamin D — but only if you let your mushrooms sunbathe! Humans make vitamin D in sunlight, and so do mushrooms.
