New research highlights health and wellness potential of Chaga mushrooms

02 Feb 2024 — Canadian researchers have assessed available research on the health benefits and composition of the Chaga mushroom, Inonotus obliquus. With a long history of traditional use for medicinal purposes and resulting research on pharmaceutical benefits, the review suggests additional potential of the mushroom in nutrition for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antitumor potential. 

The research team laments that the product’s benefits are “virtually untapped” due to a limited understanding of its mycochemical composition and bioactives. The authors note that Chaga is a promising natural resource with many potential applications.