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Tiger Milk Mushroom Extract Protects Skin Cells From UV Damage

Tiger Milk Mushroom Extract Protects Skin Cells From UV Damage

Tiger milk mushroom

What they found

Tiger milk mushroom extract increased skin cell survival by 60% during UV exposure.

Tiger milk mushroom extract increased skin cell survival by 60% during UV exposure.

The number

increased skin cell survival by 60% during UV exposure

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

In vitro (lab dish)

In vitro (lab dish)

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

At a glance

Latin name

Lignosus rhinocerus

Lignosus rhinocerus

Published in

Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine

Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine

Covered in Shroom Scan

Section

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

As it ran in Shroom Scan

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Tiger milk mushroom (Lignosus rhinocerus) extract dramatically improves skin protection against sun damage in new ways. The natural compounds increased skin cell survival by 60% during UV exposure, with the mushroom's largest molecules providing the strongest benefits. Testing showed all parts of the mushroom working together create the best results.

Tiger milk mushroom (Lignosus rhinocerus) extract dramatically improves skin protection against sun damage in new ways. The natural compounds increased skin cell survival by 60% during UV exposure, with the mushroom's largest molecules providing the strongest benefits. Testing showed all parts of the mushroom working together create the best results.

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