What is Shiitake Mushroom? Does it help against cancer?

What is Shiitake Mushroom? Does it help against cancer?

Shiitake mushroom, native to East Asia. Lentinan, a polysaccharide extracted from shiitake, may help extend the survival of patients with some cancers when used with chemotherapy, but additional studies are needed. In laboratory tests, lentinan enhances a number of aspects of the immune system, which may aid in the slowing of tumor growth. However, an oral formulation of lentinan was shown effective in extending survival in patients with stomach, colorectal, pancreatic, and liver cancers. Studies showed that dried shiitake extract caused apoptosis in human hepatocellular carcinoma cancer cells which is cancer cell death. Email us at info@icrmc.org and check out our home website www.icrmc.org at the Institute of Cancer Restorative Medicine to tell us about any dietary supplements you’re taking, such as herbs, vitamins, minerals, and natural or home remedies. We will be available to help you out. Remember that someone else is dreaming about the things you take for granted.