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INVASION OF THE MUSHROOMS

Men's Health South Africa

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September - October 2022

IF YOU WANT TO ENHANCE YOUR IMMUNITY, THE BOOMING MUSHROOM-SUPPLEMENT INDUSTRY HAS SOMETHING TO SELL YOU. YET DIETITIANS STILL AREN'T SO SURE THESE PILLS AND POWDERS DELIVER.

- TAYLYN WASHINGTON-HARMON

INVASION OF THE MUSHROOMS

THE CLAIM

Makers of mushroom supplements advertise that they can improve brainpower and mood, boost immunity and (whoa now) fight cancer. Types like lion's mane and reishi have antioxidants and beta-glucan, a fibre that regulates blood sugar, weight, and carcinogens.

WHAT'S TRUE

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