Mushrooms are a group of fungi with great diversity and ultra-accelerated metabolism.As a consequence,mushrooms have developed a protective mechanism consisting of high concentrations of antioxidants such as selenium,...Mushrooms are a group of fungi with great diversity and ultra-accelerated metabolism.As a consequence,mushrooms have developed a protective mechanism consisting of high concentrations of antioxidants such as selenium,polyphenols,β-glucans,ergothioneine,various vitamins and other bioactive metabolites.The mushrooms of the Pleurotus genus have generated scientific interest due to their therapeutic properties,especially related to risk factors connected to the severity of coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19).In this report,we highlight the therapeutic properties of Pleurotus mushrooms that may be associated with a reduction in the severity of COVID-19:antihypertensive,antihyperlipidemic,antiatherogenic,anticholesterolemic,antioxidant,anti-inflammatory and antihyperglycemic properties.These properties may interact significantly with risk factors for COVID-19 severity,and the therapeutic potential of these mushrooms for the treatment or prevention of this disease is evident.Besides this,studies show that regular consumption of Pleurotus species mushrooms or components isolated from their tissues is beneficial for immune health.Pleurotus species mushrooms may have a role in the prevention or treatment of infectious diseases either as food supplements or as sources for pharmacological agents.展开更多
The current investigation intended to check the influence of Pleurotus albidus extract supplementation on body weight,food intake,glycemia,serum lipids,and oxidative stress parameters.Healthy male C57BL/6 mice were pa...The current investigation intended to check the influence of Pleurotus albidus extract supplementation on body weight,food intake,glycemia,serum lipids,and oxidative stress parameters.Healthy male C57BL/6 mice were partitioned into two experimental groups:control and P.albidus.The supplementation was performed by gavage(500 mg/kg)for 20 uninterrupted days.During this period,all animals received water and food ad libitum and they had their food ingestion and body weight monitored weekly.After,mice underwent an insulin sensitivity test,followed by euthanasia and biochemical analyses.P.albidus supplementation decreased the body weight and food intake,but it did not change other parameters in healthy mice.This work showed for the first time that the P.albidus extract supplementation presents a promising potential on body weight and food intake control.展开更多
文摘Mushrooms are a group of fungi with great diversity and ultra-accelerated metabolism.As a consequence,mushrooms have developed a protective mechanism consisting of high concentrations of antioxidants such as selenium,polyphenols,β-glucans,ergothioneine,various vitamins and other bioactive metabolites.The mushrooms of the Pleurotus genus have generated scientific interest due to their therapeutic properties,especially related to risk factors connected to the severity of coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19).In this report,we highlight the therapeutic properties of Pleurotus mushrooms that may be associated with a reduction in the severity of COVID-19:antihypertensive,antihyperlipidemic,antiatherogenic,anticholesterolemic,antioxidant,anti-inflammatory and antihyperglycemic properties.These properties may interact significantly with risk factors for COVID-19 severity,and the therapeutic potential of these mushrooms for the treatment or prevention of this disease is evident.Besides this,studies show that regular consumption of Pleurotus species mushrooms or components isolated from their tissues is beneficial for immune health.Pleurotus species mushrooms may have a role in the prevention or treatment of infectious diseases either as food supplements or as sources for pharmacological agents.
文摘The current investigation intended to check the influence of Pleurotus albidus extract supplementation on body weight,food intake,glycemia,serum lipids,and oxidative stress parameters.Healthy male C57BL/6 mice were partitioned into two experimental groups:control and P.albidus.The supplementation was performed by gavage(500 mg/kg)for 20 uninterrupted days.During this period,all animals received water and food ad libitum and they had their food ingestion and body weight monitored weekly.After,mice underwent an insulin sensitivity test,followed by euthanasia and biochemical analyses.P.albidus supplementation decreased the body weight and food intake,but it did not change other parameters in healthy mice.This work showed for the first time that the P.albidus extract supplementation presents a promising potential on body weight and food intake control.
