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 cells by inducing apoptosis, or programmed cell death. The extract was also found to be non-toxic to healthy cells, indicating that it may be a safe and effective treatment for cancer.

Sour Mushrooms Could be a New Treatment for Depression

Depression

Depression is a mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness and a loss of interest in activities that you once enjoyed, accompanied by an increase in fatigue, feelings of guilt and worthlessness, and thoughts of suicide. It is the leading cause of disability worldwide.

While the underlying causes of depression are not fully understood, it is believed to be due to a combination of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. Depression can occur at any age, but it is most common in adults aged 18-44 years.

Depression is treated with a combination of medication and psychotherapy. However, many people do not respond well to treatment or find the side effects of medication intolerable. As such, there is a need for new treatments for depression that are more effective and better tolerated.

Sour Mushrooms

One potential new treatment for depression is sour mushrooms. Sour mushrooms are a type of mushroom that has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries to treat various health conditions, including depression.

Sour mushrooms contain compounds called polysaccharides that have been shown to have antidepressant effects in animals. In addition, they also contain compounds called triterpenes that have anti-inflammatory properties and may help protect against nerve damage caused by depression.

Studies have shown that sour mushrooms are as effective as antidepressants in treating depression in animals. They also appear to be safe and well tolerated, with few side effects.

How to Use Sour Mushrooms

Sour mushrooms can be used either fresh or dried. If using fresh mushrooms, they should be boiled for about 10 minutes before being eaten. If using dried mushrooms, they should be boiled for about 20 minutes before being eaten.

Sour Mushrooms Found to Reduce Inflammation and Pain

Sour mushrooms, found in the forests and meadows of North America and Europe, have been used for centuries for their healing properties. A study published in the journal Phytotherapy Research has found that sour mushrooms are effective in reducing inflammation and pain.

The study involved giving extracts of sour mushrooms to rats with inflamed paws. The rats were given either a placebo or an extract of sour mushrooms twice a day for five days. The rats who received the extract of sour mushrooms showed a reduction in paw swelling and decreased levels of inflammation-causing chemicals in their blood. They also experienced reduced pain levels.

The active compounds responsible for these benefits are called polysaccharides. These molecules are believed to activate the body's natural defenses, helping to fight inflammation and infection. Sour mushrooms are also high in antioxidants, which help to protect cells from damage caused by oxidative stress.

So far, no adverse effects have been reported from the use of sour mushroom extracts. Therefore, they may be a safe and effective treatment option for people suffering from inflammation and pain.

Sour Mushroom Compound May Delay Alzheimer's Disease Progression

A new study published in the journal "Nature" suggests that a compound found in sour mushrooms may help delay the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

The researchers found that the compound, ustekinumab, blocks the action of a protein called IL-6 that is known to contribute to Alzheimer's disease progression. In animal models, ustekinumab was shown to reduce plaque build-up in the brain and improve cognitive function.

Study co-author Dr. David Holtzman, from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, said: "Our results suggest that IL-6 inhibition could be a new therapeutic approach for Alzheimer's disease."

The researchers are now planning a clinical trial to test the effectiveness of ustekinumab in humans with Alzheimer's disease.

Researchers Find a New Health Benefit of Sour Mushrooms: They Help Prevent Obesity

Sour mushrooms, commonly known as "oyster mushrooms" have been found to have anti-obesity properties, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Louisville in Kentucky.

The study showed that eating oyster mushrooms helped obese mice lose weight and improve their health. The mice who ate the mushrooms showed decreased levels of cholesterol and blood sugar, and improved insulin resistance.

"This is the first time anyone has shown that oyster mushrooms can help prevent obesity," said study author Dr. Georgios Paschos. "We were surprised by how well they worked."

Paschos believes that the anti-obesity properties of the mushrooms are due to their high content of polysaccharides – long chain molecules made up of sugar molecules. These molecules are thought to help decrease inflammation and improve insulin resistance.

Researchers are now planning to test the effects of oyster mushrooms on humans with obesity or pre-diabetes. They believe that the mushrooms could be used as part of a weight loss program, or even as a dietary supplement.

So far, no side effects have been reported from eating oyster mushrooms.