MushroomShaggy mane
Evidence primarily in vitro and animal studies. Human trials lacking for cancer/diabetes/weight.
Nutrition · estimated · per 100g
25Calories
3gProtein
5gCarbs
0.4gFat
2gFiber
1gSugar
Benefits
- Highly nutritious: fiber
- protein
- minerals. Preclinical studies suggest antioxidant
- anti-inflammatory
- blood sugar-regulating
- antimicrobial properties.
Key compounds
Polysaccharides (beta-glucans)flavonoidsergosterolPUFAstocopherols
May help with
- nutritional support
- antioxidant
- metabolic support
- immune support
Best for these goals
nutritional supportantioxidantmetabolic supportimmune support
How to use it
Cooked fresh; water or ethanol extracts in research
Evidence level
Limited
Cautions & interactions
Do not consume with alcohol (coprine toxicity risk via confusion with Coprinopsis atramentaria). Avoid old blackening specimens. | Interactions: May interact with alcohol if confused with coprine-containing species. | Consult clinician: Dermatitis/inflammatory skin conditions; alcohol consumers (coprine confusion).
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