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Dr. Russell Blaylock, author of The Blaylock Wellness Report newsletter, is a nationally recognized board-certified neurosurgeon, health practitioner, author, and lecturer. He attended the Louisiana State University School of Medicine and completed his internship and neurological residency at the Medical University of South Carolina. For 26 years, practiced neurosurgery in addition to having a nutritional practice. He recently retired from his neurosurgical duties to devote his full attention to nutritional research. Dr. Blaylock has authored four books, Excitotoxins: The Taste That Kills, Health and Nutrition Secrets That Can Save Your Life, Natural Strategies for Cancer Patients, and his most recent work, Cellular and Molecular Biology of Autism Spectrum Disorders. Find out what others are saying about Dr. Blaylock by clicking here.

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Do the Benefits of Mushrooms Outweigh Their Dangers?

Russell Blaylock, M.D. By Russell Blaylock, M.D. Monday, 24 June 2013 09:08 AM EDT Current | Bio | Archive

Question: I understand that mushrooms are very high in glutamates. Do you think the cancer-lessening properties of mushrooms outweigh their glutamate dangers?

Dr. Blaylock's Answer:

It is true that mushrooms are very high in glutamate. However, most mushroom extracts are purified components, and should not have high levels of glutamate.

These components powerfully stimulate the immune system and are useful in cancer treatment. Many are what we call beta-glucans, which can be purified.

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