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Evidence Summary

'Mushroom extract' is not one ingredient — it's a catch-all term covering dozens of different fungal species, each with different active compounds and effects. Some species like shiitake contain beta-glucans that may modestly shift gut microbiota composition. Others like Agaricus blazei Murill (AndoSan) have shown some anti-inflammatory cytokine activity and symptom improvement in Crohn's disease patients, though not significantly better than placebo in head-to-head comparisons. Enoki mushroom extract showed improvement in sexual symptoms of male menopause in one small trial. Most human evidence is preliminary and limited to small, short-term studies.

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Effective Dose

No established dose — varies widely by mushroom species and intended use