Lipid lowering effects of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus) in humans
Elevated cholesterol and triacylglycerol levels are known risk factors for cardiovascular diseases. A number of animal studies have indicated that the consumption of oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) can positively influence the lipid profile. The present intervention study for the first time i...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2011-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Functional Foods |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464610000630 |