Medicinal Mushroom Clinical Research, News and Recipes
Medicinal Mushrooms Clinical Research, News and Recipes
Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) are a type of edible mushroom that are shaped like oysters. They’re one of the most popular mushrooms in the world. Learn more about the benefits that oyster mushrooms may have for your health. What Are Oyster Mushrooms? Mushrooms are neither plant nor animal. They’re a type of fungus. There are over 10,000 known types […]
Continue ReadingAbstract Spores of the basidiomycete Pleurotus pulmonarius a species of the oyster mushrooms are widespread components in the air and established as causes of respiratory allergies. Recent reports indicate that aeroallergens such as mite allergens, pollen or animal dander may play an important role triggering atopic eczema in a subgroup of subjects with atopic dermatitis. […]
Continue ReadingAbstract Mushrooms have been used for centuries as a source of nourishment and sensory properties. Mushrooms are considered functional foods due to their bioactive compounds and a source of drug and nutraceutical development. More than 50 species present immunological potential that exhibit anticancer activity in vitro or in animal models, and some of them have […]
Continue ReadingIn the last few years mushroom extracts have gained a well-deserved central role in my cancer fighting protocols. As I am constantly searching for natural compounds to prevent and fight cancer, when I first came across the medicinal power of mushrooms I was amazed and enthused by their strong anticancer powers. Mushrooms have long been […]
Continue ReadingMushrooms contain high levels of antioxidants, and chemical components believed to strengthen the immune system. A study touts their anti-cancer properties Reviewing the study findings, scientists caution against the idea of ‘miracle foods’ and suggest mushrooms can be a component of a diet that lowers cancer risks Eating two medium-sized mushrooms a day could lower […]
Continue ReadingTwenty species of edible mushrooms and three purified mushroom polysaccharides were screened for their antitumor potential on human androgen-independent cancer PC-3 cells. A water-soluble extract (POE) prepared from the fresh oyster mushroom Pleurotus ostreatus produced the most significant cytotoxicity on PC-3 cells among the mushroom species tested. At the same time, POE induced a rapid […]
Continue ReadingCancer is one of the most feared diseases for people. Women, in particular, are dealing with various types of cancer, including breast cancer that currently tops the incident number of cancer cases in Indonesia with 25,208 patients per 100,000 people and as high as 43% end in death. “Usually, the high mortality rate in breast […]
Continue ReadingNext time you make a salad, you might want to consider adding mushrooms to it. That’s because higher mushroom consumption is associated with a lower risk of cancer, according to a new Penn State study, published on March 16 in Advances in Nutrition. The systematic review and meta-analysis examined 17 cancer studies published from 1966 to […]
Continue ReadingAbstract Cancer dominates among many causes of mortality worldwide. Traditional chemotherapeutic agents are powerful anti-cancer agents employed for treatment of this deadly disease. However, they are always associated with toxic side effects and immunosuppression making person more vulnerable to tumor relapse and fatalities. A promising alternative could be identification, isolation and transfer of naturally occurring […]
Continue ReadingAbstract Previously, we reported the in vitro anticancer and immunomodulatory effect of a protein fraction designated as Cibacron blue affinity purified protein (CBAEP) obtained from the culinary-medicinal oyster mushroom, Pleurotus ostreatus. In the present study, we investigated the in vivo antitumor potential of CBAEP in different tumor-bearing mice models and studied the detailed mechanism of […]
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