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Rhizopus mold

Evidence

Limited
Evidence: 2 of 5 (Limited)

What the evidence says

Rhizopus oryzae is a filamentous fungus used in food fermentation (e.g. tempeh) and as a source of enzymes (lipase, amylase, protease). It appears in some fermented or enzyme supplements. There is no clinical efficacy evidence for it as a standalone supplement.

No clinical efficacy data as a supplement.

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About Rhizopus mold

Rhizopus oryzae is a filamentous fungus used in food fermentation (e.g. tempeh) and as a source of enzymes (lipase, amylase, protease). It appears in some fermented or enzyme supplements. There is no clinical efficacy evidence for it as a standalone supplement.

What Rhizopus mold supports

  • Fermentation fungus / enzyme source - no clinical efficacy evidence

Clinical evidence

Limited clinical evidence. No clinical efficacy data as a supplement.

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