Research Keyword: antioxidant assays

Domestication Cultivation and Nutritional Analysis of Hericium coralloides

mycolabadmin

Researchers successfully grew a rare medicinal mushroom called Hericium coralloides from a wild sample found on the Tibetan Plateau. The mushroom is nutrient-rich, containing good amounts of protein and fiber while being low in fat, making it a healthy food choice. The mushroom’s compounds showed strong antioxidant properties and the ability to slow the growth of certain cancer cells, particularly breast cancer cells, suggesting potential health benefits.

Read More »

Centesimal Composition, Bioactive Compounds, Antioxidant and α-Glucosidase Inhibitory Activities of Commercial Edible Oyster Mushrooms at Different Maturity Stages in Northern Thailand

mycolabadmin

This study examined how oyster mushrooms change nutritionally and chemically as they mature from young to fully grown. Researchers found that while mature mushrooms have more overall nutrients and starch-like compounds, younger middle-stage mushrooms have higher levels of beneficial antioxidant compounds and special substances that may help manage blood sugar. The findings suggest that when and how you harvest mushrooms matters for what health benefits they provide, helping farmers and food makers decide when to pick mushrooms based on what they want to produce.

Read More »
Scroll to Top