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Mushrooms May Support Bone Strength

Mushrooms May Support Bone Strength

Shiitake, Reishi, King oyster

What they found

A review of 26 studies found shiitake, reishi and oyster mushroom nutrients improved bone formation in osteoporosis models, and UV mushrooms supply vitamin D.

A review of 26 studies found shiitake, reishi and oyster mushroom nutrients improved bone formation in osteoporosis models, and UV mushrooms supply vitamin D.

The number

Across 26 analyzed studies

How solid is it?

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Narrative review

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At a glance

Latin name

Lentinula edodes, Ganoderma lucidum, Pleurotus eryngii

Lentinula edodes, Ganoderma lucidum, Pleurotus eryngii

Compound

vitamin D, calcium, selenium

vitamin D, calcium, selenium

Sample size

26 studies

26 studies

Published in

Pharmaceuticals

Pharmaceuticals

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

As it ran in Shroom Scan

Bone Strength Support

Bone Strength Support

Shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes), reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum), and oyster mushroom (Pleurotus eryngii) provide calcium, phosphorus, and selenium that directly support bone remineralization and density maintenance. UV-exposed mushrooms can deliver near 100% of daily vitamin D needs in a 100 g serving when fortified with 3% mushroom powder, significantly improving calcium absorption and bone metabolism. Across 26 analyzed studies, these compounds enhanced bone formation, reduced bone breakdown, and improved bone microarchitecture in osteoporosis models.

Shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes), reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum), and oyster mushroom (Pleurotus eryngii) provide calcium, phosphorus, and selenium that directly support bone remineralization and density maintenance. UV-exposed mushrooms can deliver near 100% of daily vitamin D needs in a 100 g serving when fortified with 3% mushroom powder, significantly improving calcium absorption and bone metabolism. Across 26 analyzed studies, these compounds enhanced bone formation, reduced bone breakdown, and improved bone microarchitecture in osteoporosis models.

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