The Truth About Myceliated Grain Mushroom Supplements: An In-Depth Scientific Review
on 05/05/2025
Exploring the science of mushroom supplements grown on myceliated grain: Are they as effective as claimed? Discover the pros, cons, and alternative options for potent mushroom benefits.
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References
Shiitake mushroom powder supplementation increase antioxidative activity in dogs
Mycelium vs. Fruiting Bodies of Edible Fungi—A Comparison of Metabolites
Edible fungal polysaccharides, the gut microbiota, and host health
Comparison of the structures and prebiotic-like effects in vitro of polysaccharides from Coprinus comatus fruit body and mycelium
A review on mushroom-derived bioactive peptides: Preparation and biological activities
Comparison of volatile compound production in fruit body and in mycelium of Pleurotus ostreatus identified by submerged and solid-state cultures
The prevalence of age-related diseases, including obesity (a lipid metabolism disorder), increases with the increase in a dog’s lifespan. Most of age-related diseases are associated with oxidative stress by excessive production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) from impaired mitochondrial functions. Safe and effective supplements with antioxidative and anti-inflammatory activities are required to prevent obesity and associated complications. Shiitake mushroom exhibit various functions including antioxidant activity. We investigated the effect of shiitake powder supplementation in healthy dogs.
2024
Edible mushrooms are widely appreciated for their appealing flavours, low caloric values and high content of presumably health-protecting metabolites. Their long history of safe use together with the looming worldwide food crisis have revived the idea of generating meat analogues and protein isolates by the controlled fermentation of mycelia of these edible fungi as a dietary option. The occurrence of proteins, polysaccharides, smaller metabolites, metal ions and toxins in mycelia and fruiting bodies is compared among the three most popular species, Agaricus bisporus (button mushroom), Pleurotus ostreatus (oyster mushroom), Lentinus edodes (shiitake) and some closely related species. Large effects of substrate chemistry, strain, developmental stage and ecological interactions result in a wide variation of the concentrations of some metabolites in both mycelial cells and fruiting bodies.
2022
The gut microbiota (GM) of an adult is composed of 39 trillion microbial cells, which can be regarded as a diverse and dynamic ecosystem (Rajakovich & Balskus, 2019). Recent progress in bioinformatics, genome sequencing, and culturomics has provided insight into the GM (Ram et al., 2012). The GM participates in and regulates host metabolic pathways, interacts with metabolism, and transduces signals, thereby forming an immune-inflammatory axis.
2021
Many effects of Coprinus comatus are attributed to its polysaccharide components. Therefore, the aim of this article is to take Coprinus comatus polysaccharides as the research topic to estimate the difference between the polysaccharides of Coprinus comatus fruiting bodies (CBPs) and the intracellular polysaccharides of liquid fermentation (ICPs). The total carbohydrate contents, monosaccharide compositions, molecular weights, functional groups, microstructures and functional properties of the two prepared polysaccharides were evaluated.
2020
Mushroom bioactive peptides (MBAPs) refer to bioactive peptides extracted directly or indirectly from mushrooms or their mycelia. Owing to the presence of a large quantity of high-quality proteins, many mushrooms are promising sources of bioactive peptides. The beneficial effects, including antihypertensive, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activities, of MBAPs are being increasingly recognized with regards to health promotion and disease prevention. However, this field is relatively undeveloped and relevant reviews are scarce. Hence, the aim of this review was to present the current research status of MBAPs, focusing on their preparation and biological functions. An insight regarding the direction of future research has been also discussed.
2020
Comparative analyses of the production of volatile compounds by Pleurotus ostreatus JMO.95 fruit body and its corresponding mycelium grown in liquid, on agar surface, and on solid support cultures were carried out by dynamic headspace concentration using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry and gas chromatography sniffing.
2002