Gut Health

    Anti-Oestrogen Mushroom Soup

    Written By Steve Collins on May 08, 2025

    Gut smarter

    White button mushrooms have been shown to reduce excess oestrogen and other toxins that you might have in your gut. Several landmark studies that showed the clear benefit of white button mushrooms as a potential breast cancer chemopreventive agent.

    White button mushroom soup is by no means a panacea, however using it once or twice a week, in conjunction with a daily carrot salad help set better conditions in your gut and will help you feel better.

    Ingredients

    • 1kg white button mushrooms
    • 1 litre of water
    • 500ml of good quality beef or chicken broth
    • Small handful each of thyme and parsley
    • 1-2 tsp salt
    • 3-4 tbsp Collagen Restore™

    Method

    1. Chop your mushrooms into small pieces or blend the mushrooms in water in a blender for a smoother consistency
    2. In a large pot, bring all ingredients to the boil and reduce heat to medium
    3. Simmer for 2-3 hours. 
    4. Serve with buttered sourdough and parmesan.

    Scientific References:

    1. Grube BJ, Eng ET, Kao YC, Kwon A, Chen S. White button mushroom phytochemicals inhibit aromatase activity and breast cancer cell proliferation. J Nutr. 2001 Dec;131(12):3288-93. doi: 10.1093/jn/131.12.3288. PMID: 11739882.