Do medicinal mushroom products actually work?
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Unraveling the Myths of Medicinal Mushrooms
This chapter critically examines the health claims surrounding medicinal mushrooms, focusing on a 2016 review that found insufficient evidence for their therapeutic benefits despite traditional use. It discusses promising yet preliminary studies, especially concerning lion's mane and beta-glucans, while emphasizing the need for rigorous research. The chapter also explores the growing interest in mushrooms as natural health alternatives and their nutritional value, calling attention to the distinction between laboratory findings and real-world applications.
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