Corresponding Author's : Rekha Mehrotra

Co-Author's : Rekha Mehrotra, Simran Kaur, Isha Srivastava, Richa Sharma, Kohinoor Kaur

Abstract :

Several varieties of mushrooms are consumed and cultivated throughout the world for their Simportant nutritional benefits and medicinal properties. Mushrooms are indeed wonder foods that are not only nutritionally rich but also pack several bioactive compounds of medicinal importance. Nutritionally, mushrooms are perfect foods for a healthy diet and weight management, rich in protein, fiber, minerals and vitamins and at the same time offer the benefit of being low on calories, fats, cholesterol, gluten and sodium. The review outlines the nutritional composition of mushrooms as well as the recent research that highlights the therapeutic potential of various mushrooms. The review describes the array of health benefits offered by mushrooms including their antioxidant, antitumor, hypoglycemic, hypocholesterolemic, and immunomodulating effects. Mushrooms also have potential as foods for weight management, boosting the immune system, lowering blood pressure, strengthening bones and prevention of neurodegenerative diseases. The review also discusses various edible mushroom varieties cultivated worldwide. Mushrooms can hence serve as a healthy nutritionally packed addition to our daily diet.

Keywords :

Mushrooms, Antioxidants, Anti-inflammatory, Weight loss, Anti-cancer

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Unique Paper ID: 5

Publication Volume & Issue: VOLUME 1 , ISSUE 1

Page(s): 40-53

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