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Medicinal Mushroom
Oyster Mushroom
Pleurotus ostreatus
Global culinary and medicinal
Gabriel Score
66/ 100Good
EvidenceLimited - culinary use with some cholesterol evidence
Conditions4 applications
How it works
Cholesterol-lowering via lovastatin-like compounds, antioxidant, immunomodulating, antimicrobial
Typical Dosage
100-200g fresh mushrooms regularly or 1-2g extract
Used for
High cholesterolimmune supportinflammationdiabetes
The Science
Active Compounds
Lovastatin, polysaccharides, beta-glucans, pleuran
Evidence Base
Limited - culinary use with some cholesterol evidence66/100
Common edible mushroom; lowers cholesterol; nutritious; easy to cultivate; mild medicinal effects
How to Use
Cooked mushroom, extract
Dosing should be individualized. Consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare practitioner.
Safety Profile
Interactions
May interact with statins, immunosuppressants (theoretical)
Contraindications
Mushroom allergy
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EvidenceLimited - culinary use with some cholesterol evidence
Applications4
Gabriel Score66/100
Educational purposes only. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting any herbal protocol.