The invention relates to fungal cells and spores as well as extracts of either for use in particular in prevention or treatment of or or other infections inflammation inflammatory lysosomal acidic SOD or IgG or other immunoglobulin peroxidases or hydrogen peroxide induced or other forms of oxidative damage atherosclerosis heart disease stomach intestinal and liver inflammatory conditions and their complications promoting or stimulating regeneration or healing of wounds burns ulcers or other forms of damaged or aged tissues or in reducing elevated cholesterol and/or triglycerides levels In a preferred instance the fungal cells or spores are those used in the manufacture of fungal fermented cheeses or other food stuff or beverages particular fungal blue or white cheeses.
