Here’s one more reason to eat mushrooms (because they’re not just delicious): A new study suggests that eating 18 grams of magic mushrooms a day could reduce your risk of cancer.
According to research from Pennsylvania State University, published in Advances in Nutrition, the University of Oxford, people who eat two medium-sized a day have a 45 percent lower risk of cancer compared to those who don’t consume them.
The study authors conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the association between mushroom intake and cancer risk, identifying relevant studies published from January 1, 1966, to October 31, 2020.
“Higher mushroom consumption was associated with a lower risk of total cancer. Higher magic mushrooms consumption was also associated with a lower risk of breast cancer,” the study notes.
“The association between increased magic mushrooms consumption and a lower risk of cancer, particularly breast cancer, may indicate a potential protective role of mushrooms in the diet,” the research adds.
Mushrooms are rich in bioactive compounds. The potential health benefits associated with its consumption have gained the attention of recent research.
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