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February 21, 2008

Mushrooms - Good for the Inside and the Outside

It's becoming more widely known that medicinal mushrooms provide tremendous health benefits when eaten, but a growing number of people are coming to realize that mushrooms are just as good on the outside as the inside.

A number of medicinal mushroom varieties are becoming common ingredients in skin care products. Shiitake mushrooms in particular are high in kojic acid, a natural skin lightener that some consider a viable alternative to the chemical hydroquinone. Research shows that kojic acid can lighten and brighten the skin because it helps prevent the formation of melanin, or pigment, in skin resulting in a lighter, more even complexion.

Internally, many medicinal mushroom varieties, when eaten, are shown to help protect skin cells and thus, aid the skin in its battle against aging. The bottom line is that mushrooms are just plain healthy, whether eaten or used on the skin as lotions or powders. And one of the best ways to get a daily dose of healthy mushrooms is through the use of the Mushroom Matrix line of nutritional supplements.

For more information on the Mushroom Matrix and the multiple benefits of many medicinal mushroom varieties, visit www.mushroommatrix.com.