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Shiitake Compound Lowers Uric Acid Linked to Gout

Shiitake Compound Lowers Uric Acid Linked to Gout

Shiitake

What they found

A shiitake polysaccharide-protein complex lowered uric acid, improved kidney function and reduced inflammation.

A shiitake polysaccharide-protein complex lowered uric acid, improved kidney function and reduced inflammation.

How solid is it?

Unclear

Unclear

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

At a glance

Latin name

Lentinula edodes

Lentinula edodes

Compound

polysaccharide-protein complex

polysaccharide-protein complex

Published in

ScienceDirect

ScienceDirect

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Shiitake for Gout

Shiitake for Gout

A polysaccharide-protein complex from shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) has shown potential in lowering uric acid levels, which can trigger gout. This complex not only improves kidney function but also reduces inflammation and oxidative stress.

A polysaccharide-protein complex from shiitake mushrooms (Lentinula edodes) has shown potential in lowering uric acid levels, which can trigger gout. This complex not only improves kidney function but also reduces inflammation and oxidative stress.

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