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Shaggy Ink Cap Nanogels Ease Arthritis in Rats

Shaggy Ink Cap Nanogels Ease Arthritis in Rats

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What they found

Nanogels from shaggy ink cap mushrooms reduced swelling and inflammation in rats with arthritis.

Nanogels from shaggy ink cap mushrooms reduced swelling and inflammation in rats with arthritis.

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

Coprinus comatus

Coprinus comatus

Compound

nitric oxide

nitric oxide

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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Joint Relief Boost

Joint Relief Boost

Nanogels made from shaggy ink cap mushrooms (Coprinus comatus) reduced inflammation in rats with arthritis —lowering swelling, white blood cells, and harmful nitric oxide levels.

Nanogels made from shaggy ink cap mushrooms (Coprinus comatus) reduced inflammation in rats with arthritis —lowering swelling, white blood cells, and harmful nitric oxide levels.

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