By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc. Reviewed by Susha Cheriyedath, M.Sc. Jan 18 2026 A comprehensive review weighs the promise of bamboo shoots as a nutrient-rich, sustainable food against limited human evidence and unresolved safety concerns, underscoring why preparation methods and better trials matter. Study: Bamboo consumption and health outcomes: A systematic review and call to action . Image Credit: Hanasaki / Shutterstock In a recent systematic review published in the journal  Advances in