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Pleurotus ostreatus
Global culinary and medicinal
Cholesterol-lowering via lovastatin-like compounds, antioxidant, immunomodulating, antimicrobial
100-200g fresh mushrooms regularly or 1-2g extract
Lovastatin, polysaccharides, beta-glucans, pleuran
Common edible mushroom; lowers cholesterol; nutritious; easy to cultivate; mild medicinal effects
Cooked mushroom, extract
Dosing should be individualized. Consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare practitioner.
May interact with statins, immunosuppressants (theoretical)
Mushroom allergy
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