Fungal Species:  Lentinus edodes

A Review of the Therapeutic and Biological Effects of Edible and Wild Mushrooms

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This research examines how both edible and wild mushrooms can benefit human health through their various therapeutic properties. Mushrooms contain powerful compounds that can help fight diseases, boost immunity, and provide nutritional benefits. Impact on everyday life: • Mushrooms can be incorporated into daily diets as natural supplements to boost immune system function • They offer potential natural alternatives or complementary treatments for various diseases including cancer and diabetes • Regular consumption may help prevent cognitive decline and support heart and liver health • They provide a sustainable and environmentally-friendly source of nutrition and medicine • Their cultivation can create economic opportunities for local communities

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Enhanced Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Cellulose from Substrate and Indole-3-Acetic Acid Content During the Fruiting Body Differentiation Stage by Sodium Acetate Addition

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This research discovered that adding sodium acetate during mushroom cultivation can significantly improve the yield of straw mushrooms (Volvariella volvacea). The researchers found this works by helping break down the growing substrate more effectively and by increasing plant hormone levels that promote mushroom formation. This has practical implications for mushroom farmers and cultivation. Impacts on everyday life: – Could lead to more efficient mushroom production and lower costs for consumers – Provides a simple and cost-effective way for mushroom farmers to increase their yields – Demonstrates how basic compounds can be used to improve food production – Could help increase availability of nutritious mushrooms in tropical regions – Shows potential for improving cultivation of other mushroom species

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A Review of Development and Utilization for Edible Fungal Polysaccharides: Extraction, Chemical Characteristics, and Bioactivities

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This research examines beneficial compounds called polysaccharides found in edible mushrooms and their potential health benefits. These natural compounds have shown promise in supporting immune function, fighting cancer cells, reducing inflammation, and helping regulate blood sugar and cholesterol levels. Key impacts on everyday life: – Mushroom supplements containing these compounds may help boost immune system function – Regular consumption could help prevent or manage chronic conditions like diabetes and obesity – These natural compounds offer potential alternatives to synthetic pharmaceuticals with fewer side effects – Understanding optimal extraction methods helps make these beneficial compounds more available in supplements and functional foods – The research supports the traditional use of medicinal mushrooms in promoting health and wellness

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Physiological Changes and Gene Responses During Ganoderma lucidum Growth with Selenium Supplementation

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This research investigated how adding selenium to the growing medium of Ganoderma lucidum (Reishi mushroom) affects its growth and genetic activity. The study found that selenium enrichment can improve the mushroom’s growth and increase its beneficial compounds. The findings have important implications for developing more nutritious mushroom products. Impacts on everyday life: • Provides a way to produce selenium-enriched mushrooms that could help address selenium deficiency in diets • Demonstrates how to optimize mushroom cultivation for better yields and nutrition • Opens possibilities for developing enhanced functional foods and supplements • Shows potential for creating more nutritious and medicinally valuable mushroom products • Helps understand how to safely enrich foods with beneficial minerals

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The Effect of Edible Mushroom on Health and Their Biochemistry

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This research examines how edible mushrooms benefit human health through their unique nutritional and medicinal properties. Mushrooms are not only nutritious food sources but also contain powerful compounds that can fight diseases and boost immunity. Impact on everyday life: • Provides a healthy, low-calorie alternative to meat with high protein content • Offers natural immune system support through regular consumption • Serves as a source of important nutrients like vitamin D that are rare in other foods • Provides natural antioxidants that help fight aging and disease • Offers potential natural alternatives to conventional medicines for various health conditions

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Antioxidant Activity of Mushroom Extracts/Polysaccharides—Their Antiviral Properties and Plausible AntiCOVID-19 Properties

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This research examines how mushrooms and their compounds could help fight diseases through their antioxidant and antiviral properties, with potential applications against COVID-19. Mushrooms contain natural substances that can boost immunity and fight harmful viruses, making them promising candidates for developing natural medicines. Impacts on everyday life: • Mushrooms can be incorporated into daily diet as natural immune boosters • Natural mushroom compounds could provide alternatives to synthetic medications • Understanding mushroom benefits could lead to better COVID-19 treatments • Increased awareness could promote cultivation of medicinal mushrooms • Development of mushroom-based supplements for better health protection

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