This research investigated how a compound called ergosterol peroxide, found in the medicinal mushroom Ganoderma lucidum, could help fight obesity. The study found that this compound can prevent fat cells from developing and storing excess fat. This discovery has important implications for developing new treatments for obesity and related health conditions. Impacts on everyday life: • Could lead to new natural supplements for weight management • Provides scientific support for traditional use of medicinal mushrooms • Offers potential new approach for preventing obesity • May help reduce risk of obesity-related diseases like diabetes • Suggests new dietary strategies for maintaining healthy body weight