Native to East Asia, the shiitake (Lentinula edodes) has been a delicacy in China and Japan for around 2000 years. It lives exclusively on the […]
Health
GoPink – Against breast cancer with mushrooms
The GoPink campaign has been launched in numerous countries since the 2000s. Its aim is to draw attention to the importance of breast cancer prevention. […]
Can lion’s mane extract help against nervous system diseases?
Researchers from the University of Queensland have discovered an active substance in lion’s mane mushroom (Na-de-phenylethylisohericerin (NDPIH)) that stimulates the growth of nerve cells. If […]
Mushrooms: Diabetic – Friendly Vegetable
If you think about that very long, you might not feel as inclined to eat one. But that would be a mistake. Mushrooms are very […]
Mushroom consumption may reduce the risk of depression
Cultivated mushrooms regularly make headlines in newspapers for their various medicinal properties. They have been shown to reduce the risk of cancer and contain significant […]
Higher mushroom consumption is associated with lower risk of cancer
There is a link between eating more mushrooms and a lower risk of developing cancer, according to a study by researchers at Penn State College […]
A new button mushroom allergen has been identified
Allergic symptoms are very rare in various cultivated mushrooms and this is especially true for white button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus). In the case of shiitake, […]
Immune Stimulation with Mushroom Extracts – New Research
It has been known for a long time that the majority of cultivated and wild mushrooms contain chemicals that can positively influence our health and […]