Cordyceps contains 19 amino acids, rich protein and a large number of vitamins, and contains more than 7 trace elements 17, among which "selenium", which is called the king of cancer, is extremely rich.
Moreover, it contains a lot of superoxide dismutase (SOD), which is a super substance to protect human body cells, help the body to eliminate free radicals produced by excessive glandular granules, and prevent cells from being oxidized, aged or destroyed. It can enhance SOD activity in red blood cells, activate cells, and resist aging and oxidation.
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Cordyceps selection method
1, first of all, look at the color, the surface of the real Cordyceps sinensis "worm" is dark yellow to light yellow brown, and the color of most worms will change to some extent at the junction of the worm and the grass. The "grass" part shows the color of dead branches, and the color is deeper.
2. Second, look at the appearance. There are 8 pairs on the ventral surface of Cordyceps sinensis, and 4 pairs in the middle of the worm are very obvious.
3. Third, look at the cross section. There are obvious lines after the cordyceps sinensis is opened. There is a black core similar to a "V" shape in the middle of the cordyceps sinensis, and some may also be a black spot. This black core is actually the digestive line of the worm.
4, finally smell the smell, the real Cordyceps sinensis has a slightly fishy smell of dry and rotting insects and the aroma mixed with straw mushrooms.
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