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pathways that are over-activated specifically in cancer cells, Dr. Sliva says. In
normal cells those pathways are not over-activated.
Because oyster mushrooms are all natural, they can be taken in relatively high
doses without triggering unwanted side effectsa clear advantage over many
current cancer therapies.
Laboratory studies done so far with the oyster mushroom have been very
promising, and the results of animal studies are set to be released in the near
future. The next step is to try out the mushroom extract in human clinical trials. If
we can show an effect at the molecular level and confirm it in animal studies, this
would really be a help to human health, Dr. Sliva says.
If you are interested in using mushrooms for any health reason you should speak
to your licensed healthcare practitioner.
Source:
Jedinak A, Sliva D. Pleurotus ostreatus inhibits proliferation of human breast and
colon cancer cells through p53-dependent as well as p53-independent pathway.
International Journal of Oncology. 2008;33:1307-1313.