Edible Mushrooms Show Promising Antitumor Effects When Taken Orally
A landmark study conducted in Japan explored the antitumor potential of common edible mushrooms, such as Shiitake (Lentinus edodes) and Maitake (Grifola frondosa), when administered orally to tumor-bearing mice. By supplementing standard feed with 10–30% powdered fruiting bodies, researchers observed significant reductions in tumor growth—up to 58.3% with Shiitake and 43.3% with Maitake in mice…