A newly discovered natural compound from a fungus that’s only found on trees in Taiwan effectively blocks inflammation and pauses the proliferation of cancer cells. In lab tests, the compound suppressed inflammation and stopped the proliferation of lung cancer cells.

**A newly discovered natural compound sourced from a fungus that’s historically only been found lodged on trees in Taiwan has been heralded for its pharmaceutical potential, effectively blocking inflammation signals and pressing pause on the proliferation of cancer cells**.

Researchers from the National Taiwan University (NTU) and National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University have uncovered a potent new compound in a rare medicinal mushroom found only among the island’s mountainous forests, which has a double-threat – fighting both cancer and inflammation. Taiwanofungus camphoratus, once known as Antrodia cinnamomea, grows exclusively inside the decaying heartwood of the endangered stout camphor tree (Cinnamomum kanehirae).

After testing a variety of candidates, the researchers found that one, N50 F2, stood out for its biological potency. **They found that N50 F2 could suppress inflammation** by interrupting a specific signaling pathway, subduing the cytokines and enzymes responsible for inflammatory responses. This could potentially shield tissues from damage as a result of chronic disease inflammation.

Additional testing on a range of cancer cultures found that N50 F2 was particularly good at **stopping cell proliferation in lung cancer cells**. Like similar sulfated polysaccharides, N50 F2 was able to not just interrupt the natural development of these cells, but helped trigger apoptosis – or programmed cell death.

For those interested, here’s the link to the peer reviewed journal article:

A highly sulfated α-1,4-linked Galactoglucan of Antrodia cinnamomea with anti-inflammatory and anti-Cancer activities

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0144861725005934

So now we know the real reason China wants to invade Taiwan!

Wait how new is this? Because we’ve been bombarded by ads for this fungus in various forms of pills for years if not decades.