Can Calvatia mushrooms improve menopausal symptoms?

Aug 05, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yu Yongchao
Introduction
Under normal circumstances, velvet shank mushrooms (Flammulina filiformis) cannot directly improve menopausal symptoms, but moderate consumption can provide certain health benefits for menopausal women. When consuming these mushrooms, it is recommended to choose fresh or high-quality dried products, and to use light cooking methods, avoiding excessive added oils and salt. Menopausal women should not rely on velvet shank mushrooms to alleviate menopausal symptoms, especially if symptoms severely affect their quality of life.

Generally speaking, Tricholoma matsutake cannot directly improve symptoms of menopause, but moderate consumption of Tricholoma matsutake may provide certain health benefits for women during menopause. Detailed analysis is as follows:

Meno­pausal symptoms are mainly caused by the decline of ovarian function and decreased estrogen levels in women. Tricholoma matsutake does not contain ingredients that can directly regulate estrogen levels or target specific menopausal symptoms, and therefore cannot directly alleviate menopausal symptoms. However, moderate consumption of Tricholoma matsutake provides certain health benefits for women during menopause. Tricholoma matsutake is rich in polysaccharides, which can enhance immune function, helping menopausal women resist attacks from external pathogens. The various vitamins it contains, such as B vitamins, participate in nerve system metabolism and help maintain nervous system stability, thus having an auxiliary effect on relieving emotional irritability that may occur during menopause.

When consuming Tricholoma matsutake, it is recommended to choose fresh or high-quality dried products, and cooking methods should be light, avoiding excessive oil and salt. Menopausal women should not rely on Tricholoma matsutake to alleviate menopausal symptoms; if symptoms severely affect daily life, timely medical consultation is advised, and appropriate measures should be taken under a doctor's guidance. Additionally, menopausal women should maintain a balanced diet, regular sleep patterns, and moderate exercise to better maintain overall health.

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