Discover how maitake mushrooms support immune function, enhance chemotherapy outcomes, and fit into integrative cancer care—backed by peer-reviewed research and practical dosing strategies.

Researched and written by Keith Bishop, Clinical Nutritionist, Cancer Coach, Retired Pharmacist, and Founder of Prevail Over Cancer

Maitake mushrooms (Grifola frondosa) have long been revered for thousands of years in natural traditional medicine. Still, modern science is now catching up—revealing potent anticancer properties that make them a compelling addition to integrative oncology protocols. From strengthening the body's defense system against cancer (immune modulation) to increasing the potency of chemotherapy drugs (synergy with chemotherapy), maitake’s bioactive compounds have been spotlighted in both clinical trials and laboratory studies published in peer-reviewed literature. This growing body of research demonstrates how maitake may play a multifaceted role in integrative cancer care. T...