rct
    2010

    Maitake mushroom (Grifola frondosa) extract induces ovulation in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome

    Chen JT, Tominaga K, Sato Y

    Published in Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine

    Key Findings

    Maitake extract induced ovulation in a majority of PCOS patients, comparably to clomiphene citrate in this small comparison.

    Conclusions

    Preliminary ovulation signal via insulin sensitivity.

    Limitations

    Small, open comparison, single centre.

    Supplements Studied

    Maitake extract induced ovulation in a majority of women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

    Related Health Concerns

    PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)

    Study Details

    Year:2010
    Sample Size:80
    Duration:12 weeks
    Quality Score:4/10

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