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 […]
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Shimeji mushrooms – have you tried them?
Shimeji mushrooms are usually a small, white or cream-coloured mushrooms with a white or brownish cap. In Europe, it is almost exclusively cultivated. Its distinctive […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Eating mushrooms may help lower prostate cancer risk
According to a new study published in the International Journal of Cancer, there is a clear link between mushroom consumption and prevention of prostate cancer. […]
Button Mushrooms Contain As Much Anti-oxidants As Expensive Ones
The humble white button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) has as much, and in some cases, more anti-oxidant properties than more expensive varieties. Although the button mushroom […]
Mushroom protein could be used against leukemia
A new research study has suggested that a protein found in the edible mushroom known as “shaggy ink cap” might be able to kill a […]