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Although a large body
of research has been carried out over several
decades examining the clinical uses of mushrooms
to meet serious health challenges such as cancer,
only a few mushroom species such as Coriolus,
Cordyceps,
Reishi
have passed through clinical trials and regulatory
approval as a drug in certain countries. Others
are still in the pre-clinical testing stage.
In Asia, the concept
of food and medicine are closely intertwined.
Despite a lack of modern medical resources, people
in many parts of Asia live lives of equal or better
health than their Western counterparts. While
many factors contribute to this, it is clear that
diet and the types of foods consumed in Asia play
an important role.
Ultimately, mushroom
products including both raw mushrooms and mushroom
extracts and supplements, are part of a preventative
diet that
is important in maintaining good health.
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