Cancer

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Study

Cold-Water Mushroom Extracts Beat Hot Extracts Against Cancer Cells

Cold-Water Mushroom Extracts Beat Hot Extracts Against Cancer Cells

Chaga, Cordyceps

What they found

Cold water extracts of six medicinal fungi, including chaga and cordyceps, worked better against breast and lung cancer cells than heat-assisted extracts in lab tests.

Cold water extracts of six medicinal fungi, including chaga and cordyceps, worked better against breast and lung cancer cells than heat-assisted extracts in lab tests.

The number

IC50 of 701 µg/mL against lung cancer cells

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

In vitro (lab dish)

In vitro (lab dish)

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

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Food Technology and Biotechnology

Food Technology and Biotechnology

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Hot vs. Cold

Hot vs. Cold

Cold water extracts of six medicinal fungi, including chaga and cordyceps, were found to be more effective against breast and lung cancer cells compared to heat-assisted extracts. For instance, the cold water extract of chaga had an IC50 of 701 µg/mL against lung cancer cells, highlighting its potential potency.

Cold water extracts of six medicinal fungi, including chaga and cordyceps, were found to be more effective against breast and lung cancer cells compared to heat-assisted extracts. For instance, the cold water extract of chaga had an IC50 of 701 µg/mL against lung cancer cells, highlighting its potential potency.

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