A familiar mushroom sold in Vietnamese markets contains anti-cancer substances and is good for the brain.

American researchers have found that a common mushroom widely sold in Vietnamese markets and supermarkets has the potential to fight prostate cancer.

Anticancer properties found in white button mushrooms.

Scientists at City of Hope, a private, non-profit clinical research center, hospital, and graduate school located in California (USA), have just published a promising study on cancer treatment.

In a recently published study by scientists at City of Hope – a private, non-profit clinical research center, hospital, and graduate school located in California (USA) – a promising study has been released on the cancer treatment of Agaricus bisporus mushroom extract.

Agaricus bisporus, also known by more familiar names such as button mushroom or white button mushroom, is one of the most widely used edible mushrooms.

According to Science Alert, like many other tumors, prostate cancer tumors protect themselves by producing bone marrow-derived suppressor cells (MDSCs), preventing the patient's own immune system from destroying the pathogen.

New research shows that extracts from button mushrooms have the power to break down this barrier.

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In a previous phase I clinical trial, researchers at City of Hope found promising signs that white button mushroom extract may help control prostate cancer.

Although research on white button mushrooms is promising, experts warn patients against self-medicating with supplements of unknown origin.

"Currently, products extracted from white button mushrooms have not been approved by the FDA. Although initial research has shown positive results, we still need more time to fully assess their safety and efficacy," emphasized Dr. Xiaoqiang Wang, co-author of the study.

Experts recommend that instead of purchasing dietary supplements of unknown quality, consumers are encouraged to incorporate fresh white button mushrooms into their daily diet.

Adding white button mushrooms to your meals is not only safe but also offers significant health benefits.

Health benefits of white button mushrooms

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Good for the brain

White button mushrooms are rich in ergosterol, a good antioxidant that can be converted into vitamin D2 and helps your central nervous system develop healthily.

Eating button mushrooms regularly can help improve memory and fight cognitive disorders, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Anti-aging

Polysaccharide is an antioxidant found abundantly in white button mushrooms, and it is very effective in restoring and improving signs of aging on the skin.

Adding this type of mushroom to your daily diet will help you fight aging and maintain your youthfulness.

Good for the liver

This type of mushroom can help protect your liver very well because it contains many active compounds that are beneficial for the liver.

Beta-glucan and protein in white button mushrooms can prevent fatty liver disease. Regularly consuming button mushrooms also helps reduce liver weight and effectively improve liver damage.

Helps lower cholesterol levels

White button mushrooms are rich in nutrients beneficial to the body, such as fiber, antioxidants, vitamins C, D, B12, folate, and polyphenols.

These are all important nutrients that can help lower bad LDL cholesterol and increase good HDL cholesterol in the body.

Helps prevent cancer

Some active compounds found in white button mushrooms, such as ergothioneine, lectin, and beta-glucan, have been shown to be beneficial for breast cancer patients.

Additionally, conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) found in this mushroom also inhibits cancer cell proliferation and may help prevent prostate cancer in men.

How to eat white button mushrooms safely and healthily.

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Button mushrooms can be used in many different forms, such as fresh, frozen, dried, canned, or powdered.

However, fresh mushrooms at room temperature only maintain their quality for a short time, so they should be used within 24 hours of harvesting.

Therefore, preservation methods such as freezing, canning, and drying help extend the shelf life of mushrooms without losing their nutrients or affecting their effectiveness.

Notes on preparing white button mushrooms

Cut off the mushroom stems with a knife, then wash the mushrooms by rinsing them under running water or placing them in a bowl of water and gently stirring.

Mushrooms should not be soaked in water for too long because they easily absorb water, which will cause them to lose their natural sweetness and become mushy.

Button mushrooms can be used in many different dishes such as stir-fries, soups, stews, grilled dishes, and salads.

Source: https://www.baogiaothong.vn/loai-nam-quen-thuoc-ban-day-cho-viet-co-chua-chat-chong-ung-thu-tot-cho-nao-bo-192241217110527549.htm