Medicinal Mushrooms
The scientific community is increasingly acknowledging the functional qualities of medicinal mushrooms. A comprehensive review published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences reveals that various types of fungi possess a range of beneficial properties. These include anti-allergic, antimicrobial, antioxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and immunomodulating properties.
Additionally, certain mushrooms have demonstrated protective effects on the liver, brain, skeletal and cardiovascular systems, as well as lipid and glucose metabolism. The presence of bioactive compounds, such as polysaccharide β-glucan and polysaccharide-protein complexes like lectins, lactones, terpenoids, alkaloids, antibiotics, and metal-chelating agents, contributes to these medicinal properties.
