Mushrooms hush the Cancer?

 I've started taking Yunzhi （雲芝）mushroom extracts. In the west, it is called Turkey Tail. My dear friend's father who is a biochemist has been taking them for cancer prevention, and highly recommended me to take it. Further research into this, it's not only good for cancer prevention but for cancer patients that are going through treatments.

In the Natural Medicine Journal it even says, "Several studies show promise using Coriolus versicolor in treating cervical lesions. One study conducted in 2007 by Dr. Silva Couto showed not only improvement of the normalization of cervical cytology but also reversal of the patients’ HPV+ status to negative.^3"

They key cancer-fighting components of this mushroom are two polysaccharides, Polysaccharide-K (PSK) and Polysaccharide Peptide (PSP).

PSP works mainly as a biological response modifier, stimulating the body’s immune system to target and attack "oncoviruses" like the Hepatitis C virus that causes liver cancer, and the Human papillomavirus (HPV) which causes cervical cancer.

PSK extract (“krestin”) also stimulates the immune system, and additionally, may inhibit a number of cancer onset mechanisms. It has been an approved natural medical treatment since the 1980s in Japan, where Yunzhi has long been used alongside conventional therapy.

 

 

I have been told that this brand was the best quality, does not have carcinogenic fillers, so I went on a hunt for it. Living on the HK Island side, it's always a bit nerve racking to go to the Kowloon side. Next to the Science Museum, the company that produces this directly sells these tablets. It's not cheap but if it will reduce the side effects of my chemotherapy as well as may potentially reverse the tumor progression or have advantages on longer life, why not try it. 

I was lucky. When I went into the shop, the Chinese Medicine doctor was on duty and was able to chat directly with him. Explained my situation and he suggested a higher dosage, than what is "recommended" on the bottle. The normal dosage would be 1-3 capsules, 3 times a day. I was suggested 5-6 capsules, 3 times a day. Whoa! That is 15-18capsules a day! Let's see how this goes! (Can be taken before or after meals)

https://www.hk-hcc.com/p1/

[Appendix]

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22185453/

https://www.naturalmedicinejournal.com/journal/2012-12/efficacy-coriolus-versicolor-yun-zhi-survival-cancer-patients 

https://www.mushroomnutrition.com/coriolus