Advances in Nutrition: Large-scale studies have shown that eating more mushrooms is associated with a lower risk of cancer, especially breast cancer

Mushrooms are edible fungi with a wide range of artificial cultivation, high yield and large consumption in the world
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Recently, researchers from Pennsylvania State University in the United States published a paper titled: Higher Mushroom Consumption Is Associated with Lower Risk of Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies in Advances in Nutrition journal
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The research team conducted a meta-analysis and systematic review of 17 cancer studies published from 1966 to 2020, and conducted an in-depth study of the data of more than 19,500 cancer patients, and found that a higher consumption of mushrooms was associated with a lower risk of cancer
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Ergothioneine (EGT) was discovered in ergot bacteria as early as 1909.
Ergothioneine is a natural antioxidant, safe and non-toxic.
It can scavenge free radicals and maintain DNA biosynthesis.
Cells play a protective role
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Mushrooms are the highest dietary source of ergothione, and supplementing the body's antioxidants may help prevent oxidative stress and reduce the risk of cancer
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In order to verify this, the research team conducted a meta-analysis and systematic review of 17 cancer studies published from 1966 to 2020, and in-depth study of the data of more than 19,500 cancer patients contained therein, and found that those who often eat mushrooms in their daily diets Of people have a lower risk of cancer-compared with people who don’t eat mushrooms, people who eat 18 grams of mushrooms a day have a 45% lower risk of cancer
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When it comes to specific cancers, the team of researchers found that mushroom consumption has the strongest association with breast cancer, and people who regularly consume mushrooms have a significantly lower risk of breast cancer
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Overall, these findings provide important evidence for the protective effects of mushrooms on cancer, help to further explore the specific protective effects of mushrooms, and help establish a healthier diet to prevent cancer
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However, it should be pointed out that this study only proposes a correlation between eating more mushrooms and reducing cancer risk, and cannot prove that there is a causal relationship between the two.
Further research is needed to better identify what is involved.
Mechanisms and specific cancers that may be affected
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Finally, the researchers declared that the study had no conflicts of interest or specific financial support
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Special note: This article only interprets the research progress truthfully and does not involve purchase, use and eating recommendations
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Original source:

Djibril M Ba, Paddy Ssentongo, Robert B Beelman, et al.