Mushroom Supplements: Benefits, Risks, And When To Avoid?

Mushroom supplements may help with stress management, immune support, and more. Here’s what to know about the different types, benefits, possible risks, and side effects.

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  2. Lion’s Mane https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK599740/
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  6. Edible Mushrooms Reduce Atherosclerosis in Ldlr−/− Mice Fed a High-Fat Diet https://jn.nutrition.org/article/S0022-3166(22)16689-7/fulltext
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