Improve metabolic health and reduce risk of cancer

Health specialists frequently suggest eating a diet high in fiber-rich vegetables as a way to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Mushrooms, however, could also help you maintain improved metabolic health. In one published study, the impact of edible mushrooms on obesity was investigated. According to the researchers, "regular ingestion of mushrooms is useful in treating obesity and the metabolic syndrome". However, they cautioned that the practice must be accompanied by consistent exercise, dietary changes, and lifestyle adjustments.

According to some preliminary studies, oyster mushrooms may have cancer-preventing abilities. A 2012 research found that an oyster mushroom extract may inhibit the development and metastasis of breast and colon cancer in human cells. Scientists say that further research is necessary to properly grasp the link and that research is currently happening.