The protective effects of a polysaccharide from shiitake mushroom
High levels of glucose can be harmful to islet beta cells, which are crucial for insulin production. In this study, researchers examined the protective effects
Pleurotus ostreatus inhibits proliferation of human breast and colon cancer cells
Although mushrooms are widely consumed around the world, only two epidemiological studies have shown that eating mushrooms might reduce the risk of cancer. In this
Antiproliferative activities of extracts from mycelial biomass
Medicinal mushrooms have demonstrated significant potential in combating cancer due to their ability to produce plant hormones known as cytokinins. These compounds can effectively inhibit
Anti-aging capacity of Shiitake mycelia zinc polysaccharide
In modern society, aging has become a significant concern, and many people rely on various medicines to slow down the aging process. However, a lot
Dietary supplementation with rice bran fermented with Shiitake increases interferon activity
The goal of this study was to see if adding rice bran fermented with the mushroom Lentinus edodes (known as rice bran exo-biopolymer, or RBEP),
Efficacy of Shiitake Extract for Patients Undergoing Cancer Chemotherapy
Lentinula edodes mycelia extract (L.E.M.) is widely used as a herbal medicine, but its safety and effectiveness have not been scientifically proven. In this study,
Shiitake mushroom polysaccharides exert immunoenhancing effect on macrophage cells
Researchers isolated and purified a crude polysaccharide fraction (called cLEP) and two more refined fractions (called LEP1 and LEP2) from the mycelia of Lentinus edodes.