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In addition to being used as a food or snack, oyster mushrooms have also been used in traditional medicine for centuries and are high in antioxidants, nutria, and other compounds with medicinal value.
All of these nutrients make oyster mushrooms a healthy and nutritious food choice with incredible health benefits. Check out the health benefits below:
1. Rich in Antioxidants
Oyster mushrooms are a source of antioxidant phenolic compounds such as variegatic, ergothioneine, and gallic acid. These antioxidants neutralize free radicals, inhibit oxidative damage, and can help reduce LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol).
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2. Improve heart health
Consuming oyster mushrooms can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. The reason is, oyster mushrooms contain beta-glucan which has an anti-hypertensive effect and can lower LDL-cholesterol levels. In addition, the dietary fiber in oyster mushrooms can prevent hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol levels).
3. Lower blood sugar levels
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