Home
Mushrooms & Health Report
MHGI Bulletin
National Mushroom Associations
About Us

Executive Summary

Introduction and Methodology

Nutrient Profile

Anti Viral Properties

Anti Microbial Properties

Anti Diabetogenic Properties

Antioxidant Properties

Anti Cancer Properties

Cardiovascular Health

Effects on Liver, Bone and Rheumatoid Arthritis

Effects on Immune Function

Effects on Dental and Eye Health

Effects on Neurodegenerative Disease and Cognition

Hypersensitivity to Mushrooms in Humans

Protective Effects Against UV-Light

Effects on Wound Healing

Food Safety Studies

Mushroom Bioactive Compounds and Proposed Mechanisms

Mushroom Composition Tables

Mushroom Varieties

Authors

Authors - CSIRO Report 2012 - Download

Research News

White button mushrooms and shiitake may enhance gut immunity

Chandra LC et al. White button, portabella, and shiitake mushroom supplementation up-regulates interleukin-23 secretion in acute dextran sodium sulfate colitis C57BL/6 mice and murine macrophage J.744.1 cell line. Nutrition Research published online April 1, 2013.http://www.nrjournal.com/article/S0271-5317(13)00037-7/abstract.

According to the research findings, white button mushrooms and shiitake may enhance gut immunity through IL-23.