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This excerpt uncovers the truth behind the ability of functional mushrooms in boosting immunity among cancer patients.
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What are medicinal mushrooms? Medicinal mushrooms are part of a booming multibillion-dollar industry created on the potential of specific mushrooms called functional mushrooms. These fungi offer various health benefits beyond basic nutrition. Some of them are culinary mainstays. However, researchers focus on the bioactive compounds they contain.
Can medicinal mushrooms prevent cancer? Scientists and medical researchers are currently investigating whether medicinal mushrooms can stop or slow the growth of tumors or kill tumor cells. They believe specific compounds, especially polysaccharides found in Turkey Tail, Maitake, and Reishi mushrooms, may strengthen the immune system and improve immune response in patients undergoing chemotherapy.
Is there any harm in cancer patients taking mushroom supplements? There are a couple of concerns. For example, not every cancer or cancer treatment suppresses immune function. Also, many patients have co-existing autoimmune conditions and there is no point in making immune cells more active with mushroom for immune support.
Is it safe for healthy people to take mushroom supplements? Yes, a healthy patient can take mushroom for immune support, but buyers should always be careful. Many products base their health claims on lab studies where the amount of active ingredients is so high that you cannot get that by ingesting a few capsules.
What about eating whole mushrooms? Mushrooms have two values: medicinal and culinary value. The medicine comes from extracting the bioactive compound, the active ingredient of the mushroom, and making medicinal products, such as tinctures, teas, and capsules. Culinary mushrooms are great in the diet because they are rich in fiber.
