By MushroomHealthBenefits.com Research & Editorial Team Some mushroom supplements, most notably chaga, contain oxalates, a natural compound that can raise the risk of kidney stones or kidney injury in …
Mushroom Supplement Liver Safety: Hepatotoxicity Reports, Risk Factors and Monitoring
By MushroomHealthBenefits.com Research & Editorial Team A small number of confirmed liver injury cases have been linked to mushroom supplements, mainly concentrated reishi (Ganoderma lucidum/lingzhi) …
Mushroom Supplements and Autoimmune Conditions: Immune Modulation Risks and Research Gaps
By MushroomHealthBenefits.com Research & Editorial Team Some mushroom supplements contain compounds that stimulate the immune system, and that stimulation could theoretically make an autoimmune …
Mushroom Supplements Before Surgery: Blood Thinning, Immune Effects and Pre-Operative Considerations
By MushroomHealthBenefits.com Research & Editorial Team Yes, in most cases. Many mushroom supplements — especially reishi, turkey tail, and cordyceps — can affect blood clotting or the immune system …
Mushrooms During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Safety Evidence and Precautionary Guidance
By MushroomHealthBenefits.com Research & Editorial Team No medicinal mushroom supplement has been tested for safety in pregnant or breastfeeding people, so no one can say with confidence that any of …
Which Mushroom Species Have Documented Allergic Reactions? A Species-by-Species Safety Guide
By MushroomHealthBenefits.com Research & Editorial Team Yes — a small number of mushroom species have real, published allergic or reaction reports, but they are not all the same kind of reaction. …