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Mushroom extract might eradicate HPV infection

Dormant human papillomavirus wiped out with a nutritional supplement in a small trial

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GOOD EATS  An extract derived from shiitake mushrooms might be able to scour out latent human papillomavirus in the body.

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By Nathan Seppa

- More than 2 years ago

An over-the-counter supplement sold as an immune booster just might work. Active hexose correlated compound, or AHCC, apparently revs up the immune system to knock out human papillomavirus that can cause cervical cancer.