Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions
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First and foremost: checking Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
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Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Nootropics Depot with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for immune support, antioxidant support, general wellness/tonic.Based on those ingredients, 327 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Inonotus obliquus Fruiting Body Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg by Nootropics Depot
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: Inonotus obliquus fruiting body extract, commonly called chaga, at 500 mg per capsule. Chaga is a fungus that grows on birch trees and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
The capsules also contain inactive ingredients — magnesium stearate and cellulose — which are a binder and filler.
Does it work?
Couldn't assess
The evidence for chaga isn't established yet. Our data rates it as insufficient reliable evidence for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and COVID-19.
That means the research so far isn't strong or complete enough to say whether it actually works for those purposes. If you're considering chaga for a specific health reason, it's worth talking to your pharmacist or doctor about what the current evidence shows.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Chaga is generally well tolerated when used in foods and teas, but human safety data are limited. There have been rare reports of kidney problems — two cases of kidney failure and one case of acute kidney damage — linked to very high chaga consumption.
Chaga contains high amounts of oxalate, which can accumulate in the kidneys if you take a lot over time. Safety information isn't sufficient during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so it's best to avoid it if you're pregnant or nursing.
Meds to double-check
Moderate interaction found
Check with your pharmacist if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin or aspirin), diabetes medications, or immunosuppressants. Chaga may theoretically increase bleeding risk, interfere with immune therapy, or lower blood sugar further.
These effects haven't been reported in humans, but the research warrants caution.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.
Chaga may be worth considering if you're interested in traditional mushroom supplements and have no contraindicated medications. If you take blood thinners, diabetes drugs, or immunosuppressants, check with your pharmacist first — the interactions are theoretical but documented in research.
Talk to your pharmacist before starting, especially if you have a history of kidney problems or are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 21, 2024.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Nootropics Depot |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 15 Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 21, 2024 |
| DSLD ID | 322613 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Organic |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg by Nootropics Depot, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Inonotus obliquus Fruiting Body Extract | 500 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Magnesium Stearate, Cellulose
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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Formulation
Non GMO
USDA Organic
Seals/Symbols
USDA Organic
Formula
Minimum Beta-Glucan Content: 8%
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Precautions
Disclaimer: Always consult with a qualified health physician before taking any new dietary supplement.
Warning: Keep out of reach of children. Do not take this or any other supplement if under the age of 18, pregnant or nursing a baby, or if you have any known or suspected medical conditions, and/or taking prescription drug(s) or OTC medication(s).
Do not take this or any other supplement if under the age of 18, pregnant or nursing a baby, or if you have any known or suspected medical conditions, and/or taking prescription drug(s) or OTC medication(s).
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration.
Storage
Storage: Store in a cool and dry place. Keep away from direct sunlight and heat.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule 1-2 times daily.
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Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg by Nootropics Depot label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg by Nootropics Depot
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container15 Amounts shown are per serving.
Inonotus obliquus Fruiting Body Extract
Interacts with327 drugs
Chaga is a fungus that grows mostly on birch trees and is used as a tea or supplement, mainly for immune and antioxidant support. Human evidence for i...
Inonotus obliquus Fruiting Body Extract monograph & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Magnesium Stearate, Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg by Nootropics Depot Drug Interactions
HelloPharmacist Interaction Report
Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules by Nootropics Depot has documented interactions with three medication types.
The most serious concern is with blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin or aspirin). Animal and lab research suggests chaga extract can slow down how platelets clump together, which might raise your bleeding risk — though this hasn't been reported in actual people taking it.
Read the full breakdown — every affected drug type, severity by severity
Chaga also interacts with immunosuppressants and diabetes medications. With immunosuppressants, lab research hints that chaga might boost immune activity and potentially interfere with the drug's purpose.
With diabetes drugs, animal studies suggest chaga might lower blood sugar on its own, which could combine with your medication and cause low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Again, these effects haven't been documented in humans.
Altogether, these interactions span 322 individual medications.
None of these interactions have been reported in people, only in lab or animal research — but that doesn't mean they won't happen. You'll want to check your exact medications with the search tool below before you start.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg interact with 327 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Inonotus obliquus Fruiting Body Extract
6-mercaptopurinePurinethol
How 6-mercaptopurine interacts with Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body Extract + 6-mercaptopurine interactionAbciximabReoPro
How Abciximab interacts with Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body Extract + Abciximab interactionAbrocitinibCibinqo
How Abrocitinib interacts with Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs, Immunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body Extract + Abrocitinib interactionAcarboseGlucobay, Prandase, Precose
How Acarbose interacts with Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking chaga with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body Extract + Acarbose interactionAcenocoumarolSintrom
How Acenocoumarol interacts with Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body Extract + Acenocoumarol interactionAcetaminophen, AspirinGemnisyn
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin interacts with Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin interactionAcetaminophen, Aspirin, CaffeineExcedrin, Excedrin Extra Strength, Excedrin Migraine
How Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interacts with Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body Extract + Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine interactionAcetaminophen, IbuprofenCombogesic
How Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interacts with Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body Extract + Acetaminophen, Ibuprofen interactionAcetohexamideDymelor
How Acetohexamide interacts with Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking chaga with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body Extract + Acetohexamide interactionAcetylsalicylic AcidEntrophen
How Acetylsalicylic Acid interacts with Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body Extract + Acetylsalicylic Acid interactionAdalimumabHumira
How Adalimumab interacts with Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body Extract + Adalimumab interactionAdalimumab-adazHyrimoz
How Adalimumab-adaz interacts with Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body Extract + Adalimumab-adaz interactionAdalimumab-adbmCyltezo
How Adalimumab-adbm interacts with Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body Extract + Adalimumab-adbm interactionAdalimumab-afzbAbrilada
How Adalimumab-afzb interacts with Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body Extract + Adalimumab-afzb interactionAdalimumab-attoAmjevita
How Adalimumab-atto interacts with Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body Extract + Adalimumab-atto interactionAdalimumab-bwwdHadlima
How Adalimumab-bwwd interacts with Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body Extract + Adalimumab-bwwd interactionAdalimumab-fkjpHulio
How Adalimumab-fkjp interacts with Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body Extract + Adalimumab-fkjp interactionAlbiglutideTanzeum
How Albiglutide interacts with Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking chaga with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body Extract + Albiglutide interactionAlefaceptAmevive
How Alefacept interacts with Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body Extract + Alefacept interactionAlemtuzumabCampath
How Alemtuzumab interacts with Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body Extract + Alemtuzumab interactionAlogliptinNesina
How Alogliptin interacts with Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking chaga with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body Extract + Alogliptin interactionAlogliptin, MetforminKazano
How Alogliptin, Metformin interacts with Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking chaga with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body Extract + Alogliptin, Metformin interactionAlogliptin, PioglitazoneOseni
How Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interacts with Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body ExtractAntidiabetes Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, taking chaga with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Read the full Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body Extract + Alogliptin, Pioglitazone interactionAlteplase, TpaActilyse, Activase
How Alteplase, Tpa interacts with Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body Extract + Alteplase, Tpa interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin Codeine #2
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body Extract + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Codeine Phosphate, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium HydroxideAscriptin
How Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interacts with Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body Extract + Aluminum Hydroxide, Aspirin, Magnesium Hydroxide interactionAnacaulase-bcdbNexoBrid
How Anacaulase-bcdb interacts with Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body Extract + Anacaulase-bcdb interactionAnagrelideAgrylin
How Anagrelide interacts with Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body Extract + Anagrelide interactionAnifrolumab-fniaSaphnelo
How Anifrolumab-fnia interacts with Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body ExtractImmunosuppressants Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
Read the full Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body Extract + Anifrolumab-fnia interactionAnisindioneMiradon
How Anisindione interacts with Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body ExtractAnticoagulant/antiplatelet Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
Read the full Inonotus Obliquus Fruiting Body Extract + Anisindione interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
Inonotus obliquus Fruiting Body Extract
Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs
Theoretically, chaga may increase the risk of bleeding if used with anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro and animal research suggests that chaga extract can inhibit platelet aggregation. This effect has not been reported in humans.
Antidiabetes Drugs
Theoretically, taking chaga with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia.
Animal research suggests that chaga might decrease blood glucose levels and increase insulin levels. This has not been reported in humans.
Immunosuppressants
Theoretically, chaga might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
In vitro research suggests that certain constituents of chaga stimulate immune function. This has not been reported in humans.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg, from the product label.
Nootropics Depot
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- Nootropics Depot
- Street Address
- 8380 S. Kyrene Rd. Ste. 110
- City
- Tempe
- State
- AZ
- ZipCode
- 85284
- Web Address
- nootropicsdepot.com
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The Full Monographs Behind Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg’s Ingredients
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Chaga Mushroom Extract Capsules 500 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
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The 9 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Chaga 9 references
- Sun JE, Ao ZH, Lu ZM, et al. Antihyperglycemic and antilipidperoxidative effects of dry matter of culture broth of Inonotus obliquus in submerged culture on normal and alloxan-diabetes mice. J Ethnopharmacol 2008;118(1):7-13. PubMed
- Hyun KW, Jeong SC, Lee DH, et al. Isolation and characterization of a novel platelet aggregation inhibitory peptide from the medicinal mushroom, Inonotus obliquus. Peptides 2006;27(6):1173-8. PubMed
- Kim YO, Han SB, Lee HW, et al. Immuno-stimulating effect of the endo-polysaccharide produced by submerged culture of Inonotus obliquus. Life Sci 2005;77(19):2438-56. PubMed
- Kikuchi Y, Seta K, Ogawa Y, et al. Chaga mushroom-induced oxalate nephropathy. Clin Nephrol 2014;81(6):440-4. PubMed
- Lee S, Lee HY, Park Y, et al. Development of end stage renal disease after long-term ingestion of chaga mushroom: case report and review of literature. J Korean Med Sci. 2020;35(19):e122.
- Kwon O, Kim Y, Paek JH, et al. Chaga mushroom-induced oxalate nephropathy that clinically manifested as nephrotic syndrome: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022;101(10):e28997. PubMed
- Su L, Xin C, Yang J, et al. A polysaccharide from Inonotus obliquus ameliorates intestinal barrier dysfunction in mice with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Int J Biol Macromol 2022;214:312-323. PubMed
- Chen S, Ma Y, Li H, et al. Anti-diabetic e?ects of Inonotus obliquus extract in high fat diet combined streptozotocin-induced type 2 diabetic mice. Nutr Hosp 2022;39(6):1256-1263. PubMed
- Ye X, Wu K, Xu L, et al. Methanol extract of Inonotus obliquus improves type 2 diabetes mellitus through modifying intestinal flora. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023;13:1103972. PubMed
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