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Shiitake (Lentinus edodes)
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Mushroom extract demonstrates immunity benefits - Nutra USA, 8/25/08 -
"measured the production of two cytokines – Interferon (IFN-y) and Tumor
Necrosis Factor (TNF-a) – for 30 and 60 days ... These cytokines are produced by
white blood cells and used by the body to prevent the growth of abnormal and
cancerous cells ... the production of IFN-y and TNF-a increased within four
weeks of taking the recommended of AHCC and continued to boost the immune system
for at least four weeks after AHCC consumption stopped" - See
AHCC products at iHerb
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Shiitake Mushrooms May Improve Human Immune Function, Especially If Grown On
Old Oak Logs - Science Daily, 6/29/08 - "These
mushrooms contain high-molecular-weight polysaccharides (HMWP), which some
studies suggest may improve human immune function. Other research indicates
that the shiitake compound eritadenine may help lower cholesterol levels"
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A case-control study on the dietary intake of mushrooms and breast cancer
risk among Korean women - Int J Cancer. 2007 Oct 17 -
"Both the daily intake (5th vs. 1st quintile, OR =
0.48, 95% CI = 0.30-0.78, p for trend 0.030) and the average consumption
frequency of mushrooms (4th vs. 1st quartile, OR = 0.54, 95% CI = 0.35-0.82,
p for trend 0.008) were inversely associated with breast cancer risk"
- See
Maitake products at iHerb
and
Shiitake products at iHerb.
- Best Bet
for Breast Cancer Survivors? - Dr. Weil, 7/15/03
- Shiitake Mushroom Extract Does Not Help Men with Prostate Cancer
- New Hope Natural Media, 3/6/03
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Mycological Medicine - Functional Foods & Nutraceuticals, 1/02
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Beta-Glucan Boosts Immunity - Nutrition Science News, 1/01
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Medicinal Mushrooms - Nutrition Science News, 1/00
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Cancer Prevention Diet - Nutrition Science News, 8/99
- Immune Enhancers - Nutrition Science News, 2/99
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