What kind of health benefits do mushrooms have?

This and this might interest you.

When I first read this, I thought it was a joke – and then I realized you weren’t talking about medical benefits for the mushroom, but rather the benefits to people’s health that mushrooms have…

…I don’t really have an answer, but I thought I’d share.

Now I’m giggling at the idea that fungi might get “partner benefits” from one another’s company insurance… thanks @iamthemob

I have a friend who swears by the immunity boost she gets from picking and eating her own wild mushrooms but I don’t know if there’s any real proof or if it’s merely a placebo effect. I don’t suppose it matters if she believes it.

some more than others mushrooms are great

@JilltheTooth: Oh, Mom, awesome links!

@Blueroses: A friend and I have considered picking our own wild mushrooms, particularly Hen of the Woods which, according to both my friend and the wiki, is a great immune booster for cancer patients. And since I have a heightened risk of cancer than your average joe, it ain’t a bad thing for me to start fighting it.

Great question and answers. Just be damn careful picking your own wild mushrooms.