What other names is Agaricus Mushroom known by?
Agaricus, Agaricus Bisporus Mushroom, Agaricus blazei, Agarikusutake, Brazil Mushroom, Brazilian Mushroom, Brazilian Sun-Mushroom, Kawariharatake, Himematsutake, Sun Mushroom.
What is Agaricus Mushroom?
Agaricus mushroom is a fungus. The extract is used to make medicine.
Possibly Effective for...
- Type 2 diabetes. Some research shows that taking agaricus mushroom extract along with other diabetes medications might decrease insulin resistance which is common in people with type 2 diabetes.
Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...
- Chemotherapy side effects. Preliminary research suggests that taking agaricus mushroom might reduce some of the side effects of chemotherapy. But this research is too preliminary to use agaricus mushroom for this purpose.
How does Agaricus Mushroom work?
Agaricus mushroom contains chemicals that might improve the body's use of insulin and decrease insulin resistance in people with type 2 diabetes. Some preliminary research also suggests it might have immunostimulant, antioxidant, and antitumor activity.
