Chaga
Chaga (Inonotus obliquus) is a fungus that grows on birch trees in cold climates and is consumed as tea or in supplements.
Also listed as Inonotus obliquus, Poria obliqua, Polyporus obliquus, Fuscoporia obliqua
Why the interest?
Cell and animal studies report anti-inflammatory, immune-modulating and antitumor activity. These findings identify research possibilities, not established benefits in people; clinical efficacy remains untested in the MSK review. 1
Effects by health goal
Open an effect to see the studies behind its rating. Bars show the size of the effect; the letter grades the evidence.
Longevity1 effect
No study is linked to this rating.
Gut Health1 effect
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Hair & Skin1 effect
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Organ Function1 effect
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Immune Support1 effect
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Cognition1 effect
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Other effects1 effect
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Sources
- Chaga Mushroom Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center