Proved: fungi reduce the risk of cancer in men

Not everyone likes the taste of mushrooms, but the Japanese scientists from Tohoku University opened a new useful feature of this product that can change your attitude. At least if you're a man.

scientists conducted first large-scale study to identify the link between the consumption of mushrooms and the development of prostate cancer. To this end, we analyzed two studies, which were attended by 36 499 volunteers for 37 years. These included food and bad habits, Physical activity and the state of her health. So, during the tests 3.3% of subjects developed cancer of the prostate.

At the same time, men who ate mushrooms 1-2 times a week, the risk of contracting was 8% lower than those who ate them less than once a week. Adding to eat mushrooms three times a week reduced the risk by 17% already.

The study's authors suggest that these beneficial properties of mushrooms are required high aktioksidanta L-ergothioneine. Nevertheless, Dr. Jiang Shu said that it is more important to respect a balanced healthy dietThan mindlessly add mushroom dishes in the diet.