Immunity and Health: The Health Benefits of Ginseng, Reishi Mushroom, and Xylo-oligosaccharides

Author: People's Military Medical Press
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: This is a popular science book that comprehensively and systematically introduces the relationship between immunity, gut microbiota, and health, as well as the health benefits of ginseng, reishi mushroom, and xylo-oligosaccharides in regulating immunity and gut microbiota. The book is divided into five chapters. Chapter 1 primarily introduces the concepts of immunity and immune function, the main factors affecting immunity, and the role and significance of ginseng, reishi mushroom, and xylo-oligosaccharides in enhancing immunity. Chapter 2 primarily introduces the concept of gut microbiota and its relationship with immunity, the factors influencing gut microbiota, and the role and significance of ginseng, reishi mushroom, and xylo-oligosaccharides in regulating gut microbiota. Chapters 3 to 5 respectively introduce the multifaceted medical and health benefits of ginseng, reishi mushroom, and xylo-oligosaccharides and their applications. The book is written in easy-to-understand language, is highly informative, and is suitable for people of all levels and the general public to read and reference.