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Reishi, Oyster and Lion's Mane Block Tumor Blood Vessel Growth

Reishi, Oyster and Lion's Mane Block Tumor Blood Vessel Growth

Reishi, Oyster mushroom, Lion's mane

What they found

A review found mushroom compounds reduced tumor blood vessel growth by up to 90% and VEGF signals by up to 94%.

A review found mushroom compounds reduced tumor blood vessel growth by up to 90% and VEGF signals by up to 94%.

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reduced blood vessel growth by up to 90%

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Latin name

Ganoderma lucidum, Pleurotus spp., Hericium erinaceus

Ganoderma lucidum, Pleurotus spp., Hericium erinaceus

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Food Bioscience

Food Bioscience

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Stopping Tumor Blood Flow

Stopping Tumor Blood Flow

Compounds from mushrooms like reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), oyster (Pleurotus spp.), and lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus) block the formation of new blood vessels—an essential process tumors need to grow. This review found these mushrooms reduced blood vessel growth by up to 90%, slowed endothelial cell activity by 33–93%, and lowered key angiogenesis signals (like VEGF) by up to 94%. Several species are now in clinical trials for cancer treatment support.

Compounds from mushrooms like reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), oyster (Pleurotus spp.), and lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus) block the formation of new blood vessels—an essential process tumors need to grow. This review found these mushrooms reduced blood vessel growth by up to 90%, slowed endothelial cell activity by 33–93%, and lowered key angiogenesis signals (like VEGF) by up to 94%. Several species are now in clinical trials for cancer treatment support.

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