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Research finding
Breast cancer patients taking spore powder felt less fatigued
48 breast cancer patients receiving endocrine therapy took part in a trial. After 4 weeks of , their eased, anxiety and depression improved somewhat, and quality of life rose, with no serious side effects.
Controlled human trialCompares people who took it with people who did notHow the study was done
Patients were randomly split into two groups. Fatigue, anxiety, depression and quality of life were assessed by questionnaire before and after the 4 weeks, along with inflammation markers and liver and kidney function.
What the researchers say
The researchers concluded that spore powder may help improve fatigue and quality of life in these patients, and recommended larger and longer studies.
Source
Zhao H et al., Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2012
Abstract checked Last updated: 2026-10-06
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