This chapter elucidates the considerable health and clinical benefits linked to the intake of edible mushrooms, highlighting their nutritional profile and therapeutic properties. Fungi are rich in protein, dietary fiber, vitamins, and vital minerals while concurrently demonstrating low levels of fat and caloric density. Moreover, they are acknowledged for their bioactive components, such as β-glucans, terpenoids, and phenolic compounds, which bestow antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and immune-modulatory effects. These features position mushrooms not only as a crucial component of the diet but also as a promising therapeutic approach for various ailments, including cancer, diabetes, obesity, and neurodegenerative diseases. A wide variety of fungal species, particularly Agaricus bisporus and Ganoderma lucidum, have exhibited considerable potential in the therapeutic management of immune-related disorders, the prevention of genomic damage, and the inhibition of neoplastic cell proliferation. Enhanced extraction techniques, including microwave-assisted and ultrasound-assisted methodologies, effectively isolate these pharmacologically active compounds. The growing interest in medicinal fungi underscores their essential role in integrative health practices, aiding both the prevention and treatment of diverse diseases. This chapter calls for a more extensive exploration of the applications of mushrooms within modern medicinal and nutritional contexts.

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Therapeutic and Immunological Activities of the Cultivated Edible Mushrooms

  • Ahmed Farhan Shallal,
  • Kazhal Shekh Mohamad Ibrahim,
  • Mustafa Nadhim Owaid

摘要

This chapter elucidates the considerable health and clinical benefits linked to the intake of edible mushrooms, highlighting their nutritional profile and therapeutic properties. Fungi are rich in protein, dietary fiber, vitamins, and vital minerals while concurrently demonstrating low levels of fat and caloric density. Moreover, they are acknowledged for their bioactive components, such as β-glucans, terpenoids, and phenolic compounds, which bestow antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and immune-modulatory effects. These features position mushrooms not only as a crucial component of the diet but also as a promising therapeutic approach for various ailments, including cancer, diabetes, obesity, and neurodegenerative diseases. A wide variety of fungal species, particularly Agaricus bisporus and Ganoderma lucidum, have exhibited considerable potential in the therapeutic management of immune-related disorders, the prevention of genomic damage, and the inhibition of neoplastic cell proliferation. Enhanced extraction techniques, including microwave-assisted and ultrasound-assisted methodologies, effectively isolate these pharmacologically active compounds. The growing interest in medicinal fungi underscores their essential role in integrative health practices, aiding both the prevention and treatment of diverse diseases. This chapter calls for a more extensive exploration of the applications of mushrooms within modern medicinal and nutritional contexts.