In this case study on the use of Coriolus versicolor in fifteen (15) patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Dr. Monro measures the increase in Natural Killer Cell (NK) activity over 45 days when Coriolus supplementation is given at 3.0 grams for fifteen (15) days and then decreased to 1.5 grams for thirty (30) days. Results: Coriolus supplementation increased NK cell activity significantly in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients.
To contact Dr.Jean Monro at Breakspear Hospital
Tel:44-1442-261-333 / Fax:44-1442-266-388
Clinical Articles
The following section outlines the clinical papers, posters and proposals that refer to the clinical use of MRL mushroom nutrition products. This information is for healthcare practitioners only and should not be provided to members of the general public.
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Clinical articles
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Bioaccessibility and Bioavailability of Bioactive Compounds from Mushroom Biomass Following in vitro Gastrointestinal Digestion presented at the CIPCA 2025 X International Conference on Food Proteins and Collides June 16-18, 2025 in Porto Portugal.
Helena Araújo-Rodrigues, Manuela Machado, João B. Relvas , Freni K. Tavaria, Manuela Pintado -
Neuroprotective Effects of Mushroom Biomass: Impact of Serum-Available and Gut Microbiota Metabolites in Caenorhabditis elegans Models of Alzheimer’s Disease. Presented on June 13th at the XXIII EURO FOODCHEM 2025 Conference in Bratislava, Slovakia
Helena Araújo-Rodrigues,Lidia Garzón-García, João B. Relvas, Freni K. Tavaria, Celestino Santos-Buelga, Ana M. González-Paramás, and Manuela E. Pintado -
Chemical Composition of Trametes versicolor, Hericium erinaceus, and Pleurotus ostreatus Mushroom Biomass: Deciphering their Rich α-glucan Composition and Nutritional Value
Helena Araújo-Rodrigues, Manuela Amorim, Clara Sousa, Ana Sofia Salsinha, Sara Marçal, Victor de Freitas, Joao Bettencourt Relvas, Freni K. Tavaria,Manuela E. Pintado. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis 143 (2025) 107612. -
Supporting Neurologic Health with Mushroom Nutrition
Victoria Bell, Palmen Dimitrov and Tito Fernandes