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Nameko Mushroom Extract Improves Glucose Uptake

Nameko Mushroom Extract Improves Glucose Uptake

Nameko

What they found

Nameko hot water extract improved glucose uptake and insulin resistance by enhancing the GLUT4 protein.

Nameko hot water extract improved glucose uptake and insulin resistance by enhancing the GLUT4 protein.

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

In vitro (lab dish)

In vitro (lab dish)

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

At a glance

Latin name

Pholiota nameko

Pholiota nameko

Compound

GLUT4

GLUT4

Published in

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Glucose Uptake

Glucose Uptake

Pholiota nameko mushroom extracts show great promise in boosting glucose uptake and fighting insulin resistance. The hot water extract, rich in antioxidants, improved glucose handling by enhancing GLUT4 protein, essential for glucose absorption.

Pholiota nameko mushroom extracts show great promise in boosting glucose uptake and fighting insulin resistance. The hot water extract, rich in antioxidants, improved glucose handling by enhancing GLUT4 protein, essential for glucose absorption.

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