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Oyster Mushrooms Cut Viral Load Over 80% in Rats

Oyster Mushrooms Cut Viral Load Over 80% in Rats

Oyster mushroom

What they found

The highest oyster mushroom dose cut Sendai virus load by over 80% in rats and boosted immune function.

The highest oyster mushroom dose cut Sendai virus load by over 80% in rats and boosted immune function.

The number

cut viral load by over 80%

How solid is it?

Animal

Animal

Animal

Animal

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

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Advances in Research

Advances in Research

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Anti-Viral

Anti-Viral

Oyster mushrooms helped boost immune function and reduce viral load in rats infected with the Sendai virus. The highest mushroom dose cut viral load by over 80%. It also improved blood markers and reduced organ damage.

Oyster mushrooms helped boost immune function and reduce viral load in rats infected with the Sendai virus. The highest mushroom dose cut viral load by over 80%. It also improved blood markers and reduced organ damage.

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