Wine cap

Evidence from nutritional profiling and preclinical studies. No published human trials.

Benefits

Nutrient-dense: protein
fiber
calcium
iron
zinc. May support bone health
immune function
digestive regularity. Preclinical antioxidant/anti-inflammatory
human trials lacking.

Key compounds

Polysaccharidesergosterolamino acidscalciumironzincseleniumflavonoids

May help with

nutritional support
bone health
immune support
digestive health
antioxidant

Best for these goals

nutritional supportbone healthimmune supportdigestive healthantioxidant

How to use it

Fresh culinary mushroom (cooked); dried mushroom

Evidence level

Nutritional evidence

Cautions & interactions

Safe when ID'd and cooked. Wild foragers take spore print to avoid toxic lookalikes. Avoid raw. | Consult clinician: Mushroom allergies; pregnant/nursing consult clinician.

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