A study from China found that women could reduce their risk of breast cancer by consuming a small amount of mushrooms. When the women in the study included green tea, their breast cancer risk decreased even more. Intake of fresh mushrooms (greater than or equal to 10 grams per day) and dried mushrooms (greater than or equal to 4 grams per day) decreased risk by 64% and 47%, respectively. When consumption of green tea was added (more than 1g of tea-leaves per day), the protective effect was 89% reduced risk in women who consumed the most green tea plus fresh mushrooms and 72% reduced risk in women who consumed the most green tea plus dried mushrooms. (15)
