Can Mushrooms Help Prevent Prostate Cancer
Mushrooms are one of the most underrated foods, in my opinion. Mushrooms are flavorful and versatile. They can be grilled, sautéed, roasted, and eaten raw. And on the nutritional side, they are packed with many vital nutrients.
What is the Science Behind Eating Mushrooms and Prostate Cancer?
A
study by the
International Journal of Cancer, got much attention because of its simple message: more mushrooms equals less prostate cancer.
This study looked at 36,000 men ages 40 to 79 for a period ranging from 13 to almost 25 years. Afterward, the researchers found that men who consumed mushrooms once or twice a week—an average of about 3 ounces per serving—had a lower risk of prostate cancer compared with those who ate no mushrooms. Men eating mushrooms three or more times per week dropped their risk to 17%.
The researchers noted that mushrooms contain high levels of an amino acid called ergothioneine, which works as a powerful antioxidant and may play a factor in fighting cancer.
Of course, the study only showed an association and not causation, yet the findings still stand out because they included such a high number of men studied for a long period of time.
Also, this is not the first study to show a connection between mushrooms and prostate cancer. For example,
research in the September 2015 issue of Cancer found that taking white mushroom powder helped men lower their prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels. The mushroom powder also reduced the risk of PSA recurrence after treatment for prostate cancer.
What this means for you
So, what does this mean? First, mushrooms appear to play an essential role in prostate cancer prevention and co-management.
I advise you to enjoy mushrooms in food and quality dietary supplements whenever you can. According to the Japanese study, Shiitake, white button, oyster, maitake, and king oyster mushrooms have the highest concentrations of ergothioneine.
I frequently prescribe reishi mushrooms to my patients with prostate cancer. One
meta-analysis found that people who added reishi extract to their regular anti-cancer regimen were more likely to respond to chemotherapy or radiotherapy than those who did not. The scientists believed that reishi might stimulate immune cells and help create a powerful microenvironment more hostile to Cancer.
Another popular anti-cancer therapy in Japan for immune strengthening is the fermented mushroom extract active hexose correlated compound or
AHCC.
Our XY Wellness Members take Loads of Mushroom
As you know, all mushrooms are highly ranked food in the
XY Wellness Diet. Eat them often. Our members are also taking reishi mushroom in
ImmunoPCTN, AHCC. So, you are covered if you consistently take any or a combination of these nutraceuticals. Oh, and by the way, as you know, keeping a robust immune system is critical to lowering the risk of viral infections of all kinds, including the current one causing the pandemic. So, eating mushrooms and any of the above-mentioned dietary supplements will also help.
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