systematic_review
    2009

    Maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa): systematic review by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration

    Ulbricht C, Weissner W, Basch E

    Published in Journal of the Society for Integrative Oncology

    Key Findings

    Human evidence for maitake in cancer, diabetes and immune function is preliminary and of low quality; hypoglycaemic interaction is plausible.

    Conclusions

    Insufficient evidence for clinical recommendations.

    Limitations

    Review of largely uncontrolled studies.

    Supplements Studied

    Human evidence for maitake in cancer, diabetes and immune function is preliminary and of low quality.

    Outcomes Measured

    Immune Function

    Human evidence for maitake in cancer, diabetes and immune function is preliminary and of low quality; hypoglycaemic interaction is plausible.

    Related Health Concerns

    Cancer

    Study Details

    Year:2009
    Quality Score:6/10

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