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Enoki Mushroom

Flammulina velutipes

Immune Modulatormoderate evidence

Enoki mushrooms contain flammulin and proflamin proteins with documented anti-tumour activity. Japanese epidemiological data shows significantly lower cancer rates in farmers who handle enoki mushrooms regularly. The AHCC supplement (derived from hybridised mushrooms including enoki) is one of the most studied complementary oncology interventions in Japan.

Medicinal Properties

ImmunomodulatoryAnti-tumourAntiviralAntioxidant

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Cancer Types Studied

GastricColorectalLungBreast

Recommended Dosage

100–200 g fresh daily in food, or 500–3000 mg AHCC extract.

Preparations

Enoki in Soups/Salads

Add 100–200 g lightly cooked enoki mushrooms to miso soup, salads, or stir-fry daily.

NIH / PubMed Research

PMID 12680238Flammulina velutipes anti-tumour proflamin

Links open on PubMed (National Library of Medicine). Research is ongoing — results may not reflect clinical use.

Cautions & Interactions

Consume raw enoki with caution — associated with Listeria outbreaks; lightly cook
Generally safe at food amounts
AHCC supplement: may interact with immunosuppressants
Choose fresh or reliably dried sources