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Cordyceps Relative Protects Mouse Livers From Alcohol

Cordyceps Relative Protects Mouse Livers From Alcohol

Polycephalomyces

What they found

Polycephalomyces nipponicus extract boosted alcohol-processing enzymes and protected liver function in mice after drinking.

Polycephalomyces nipponicus extract boosted alcohol-processing enzymes and protected liver function in mice after drinking.

How solid is it?

Animal

Animal

Animal

Animal

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

At a glance

Latin name

Polycephalomyces nipponicus

Polycephalomyces nipponicus

Published in

International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms

International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms

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Section

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Liver Support

Liver Support

Polycephalomyces nipponicus may help protect the liver from alcohol damage and reduce hangover effects. In a study on mice, P. nipponicus extract boosted alcohol-processing enzymes, protected liver function, and maintained motor coordination after drinking.

Polycephalomyces nipponicus may help protect the liver from alcohol damage and reduce hangover effects. In a study on mice, P. nipponicus extract boosted alcohol-processing enzymes, protected liver function, and maintained motor coordination after drinking.

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