Sour Mushrooms Found to Kill Cancer Cells ## What are Sour Mushrooms? Sour mushrooms, scientifically known as Lactarius piperatus, are a type of mushroom that is found in the northern hemisphere. They are characterized by their sour-tasting milk, which is excreted when the mushroom is cut or injured. These mushrooms are considered to be edible, but are not commonly eaten due to their sour taste. What do Sour Mushrooms have to do with Cancer? Recently, researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have discovered that extracts from sour mushrooms can kill cancer cells. In a study published in the journal "BioMed Research International", the team of Finnish researchers found that extracts from sour mushrooms killed cancer cells in both test tubes and in mice cancers models. In particular, the extract was effective against pancreatic cancer cells, lung cancer cells, and breast cancer cells. The team of researchers believe that the sour mushroom extract kills cancer ...