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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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TraditionMedicinal Mushroom
EvidenceLimited - culinary use with some cholesterol evidence
Applications4
Gabriel Score66/100

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