May slow cancer cell growth

Some test-tube studies indicate that enoki mushrooms may have potent cancer-fighting abilities, but further human trials are required. One earlier test-tube study, for instance, suggested that enoki mushroom extract could have prevented the spread of liver cancer cells. Eight extracts of medicinal mushrooms, including enoki mushrooms, were evaluated in another test-tube investigation to determine their effects. It was discovered that all eight extracts may have slowed the spread of breast and cervical cancer cells.

Additionally, a previous test-tube study discovered that certain chemicals derived from enoki mushrooms may 95 percent block the development of stomach cancer cells. However, take in mind that all tests were done in test tubes, and the enoki mushroom extract utilized was quite concentrated. Therefore, more studies should be done to ascertain how enoki mushroom consumption at proportions typically seen in food may impact the development of cancer in humans.