This research examined how compounds extracted from an edible mushroom could help treat high blood fat levels and protect vital organs from damage. The study found that mushroom-derived polysaccharides could effectively lower harmful blood fats while protecting the liver, heart, kidney and spleen from damage through their antioxidant properties. Impacts on everyday life: – Provides a natural alternative to conventional medications for managing high blood fat levels – Offers potential new functional food ingredients from common edible mushrooms – Demonstrates how mushrooms could be used to prevent organ damage from metabolic disorders – Shows promise for developing safer treatments with fewer side effects – Highlights the potential health benefits of including medicinal mushrooms in the diet