Although more research is needed in humans, some test-tube studies suggest that enoki mushrooms may have powerful cancer-fighting properties.
For instance, one older test-tube study showed THC Edibles that enoki mushroom extract may have blocked the growth of liver cancer cells.
Another test-tube study tested the effects of eight extracts of medicinal mushrooms, including enoki mushrooms, and found that all may have decreased the spread of breast and cervical cancer cells.
Furthermore, one older test-tube study found that certain compounds extracted from enoki mushrooms may suppress the growth of stomach cancer cells by up to 95%.
However, keep in mind that these studies were conducted in test tubes and used highly concentrated amounts of enoki mushroom extract.
Therefore, further research should be conducted to determine how enoki mushrooms may affect cancer growth in humans when consumed in normal food amounts.
May Support Heart Health
Studies show that enoki mushrooms can help support several aspects of heart health.
For instance, one animal study found that hamsters who consumed enoki mushroom extract or powder had lower levels of triglycerides, total cholesterol, and LDL (bad) cholesterol compared with those in a control group.
Another test-tube study concluded that the antioxidant Banana Edibles content of enoki mushrooms may help slow the progression of atherosclerosis, a risk factor for heart disease that’s characterized by the buildup of fatty plaque in the arteries.
Additionally, several older animal studies show that enoki mushroom extract may decrease blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels.
Still, more research in humans is needed to evaluate how enoki mushrooms may affect heart health when enjoyed as part of a balanced diet.
May Improve Brain Function
Interestingly, some promising research has found that enoki mushrooms may enhance brain function and memory.
In one animal study, certain compounds extracted from enoki mushrooms protected against impairments in learning and memory caused by a specific medication associated with memory loss.
What’s more, this trial treatment with enoki mushroom extract increased levels of certain antioxidants and neurotransmitters in the brain.
Another animal study observed similar findings, reporting that pairing enoki mushroom extract with ginsenosides — a compound found in ginseng — may improve brain function in rats with Alzheimer’s disease.
Additionally, one older test-tube study Buy Edibles Canada showed that enoki mushroom extract may help prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter that regulates attention, learning, and memory.
More studies should be conducted to determine whether enoki mushrooms offer similar benefits when you consume them in your diet.