Chicken of the woods

Evidence from in vitro/animal studies. Human trials lacking.

Benefits

Valued as nutritious culinary mushroom rich in protein. Preclinical antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
not confirmed in humans.

Key compounds

polysaccharidesphenolic compoundstriterpenoids

May help with

antioxidant
anti-inflammatory
antimicrobial

Best for these goals

antioxidantanti-inflammatoryantimicrobial

How to use it

cooked food

Evidence level

Limited

Cautions & interactions

Cook thoroughly. Avoid specimens on yew, eucalyptus, or conifers (toxins/reactions). | Consult clinician: Sensitive stomachs/mushroom allergies; pregnant/breastfeeding.

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