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Magnetic Fields Boost Golden Oyster Polysaccharide Output

Magnetic Fields Boost Golden Oyster Polysaccharide Output

Golden oyster

What they found

Low-frequency magnetic fields during fermentation raised golden oyster polysaccharide production by 23%.

Low-frequency magnetic fields during fermentation raised golden oyster polysaccharide production by 23%.

The number

23% more polysaccharides

How solid is it?

Field study

Field study

Cultivation trial

Cultivation trial

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Pleurotus citrinopileatus

Pleurotus citrinopileatus

Compound

polysaccharides

polysaccharides

Published in

International Microbiology : The Official Journal of the Spanish Society for Microbiology

International Microbiology : The Official Journal of the Spanish Society for Microbiology

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Section

GROWING & GOURTMET

GROWING & GOURTMET

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Magnetic Mushrooms

Magnetic Mushrooms

Golden oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus citrinopileatus) exposed to low-frequency magnetic fields during fermentation produced 23% more polysaccharides and showed stronger antioxidant effects. The treatment boosted cell activity and nutrient exchange.

Golden oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus citrinopileatus) exposed to low-frequency magnetic fields during fermentation produced 23% more polysaccharides and showed stronger antioxidant effects. The treatment boosted cell activity and nutrient exchange.

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