Coprinus Comatus

[lenaanthony]

The mushroom coprinus comatus is well known in its ability to reduce cholesterol. It is a favorite among mushroom hunters, as there are no poisonous lookalikes, and also makes a delicious dish!

[lenaanthony]

The extract of water from this specific mushroom has been recently found to contain antitumor compounds for breast cancer. Its antitumor properties are identified in three pathways; it inhibits the growth of estrogen-independent (ER) ER+ and ER- cancer cells, and also induces both cells to die. It finally also inhibits the formation of tumor colony in vitro.

[lenaanthony]

Studies conducted on mice have indicated that regular consumption of the C.comatus mushroom assists in regulating blood glucose concentrations. The research showed that not only was the plasma glucose concentration decreased, but also a halt in body weight gain and an improved glucose tolerance.

[lysander.na]

Why tests never been done on human subjects? And if they did some tests what are the effects,  bad effects i mean

[jonela]

Sometimes Coprinus comatus can be confused with a poisonous fungus which is Coprinopsis picacea.

[jonela]

There is a chemical called coprine which is poisonous when consumed with alcohol. It gives nausea, vomiting, palpitations and even heart attack. So far coprine wasn't found in Coprinus comatus, but who knows?