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Oyster Mushroom Compound Protects Organs From Radiation in Rats

Oyster Mushroom Compound Protects Organs From Radiation in Rats

Oyster mushroom

What they found

An oyster mushroom polysaccharide reduced DNA damage and protected liver and kidney function in irradiated rats.

An oyster mushroom polysaccharide reduced DNA damage and protected liver and kidney function in irradiated rats.

How solid is it?

Animal

Animal

Animal

Animal

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

At a glance

Latin name

Pleurotus ostreatus

Pleurotus ostreatus

Compound

polysaccharide (POM)

polysaccharide (POM)

Published in

International Journal of Radiation Biology

International Journal of Radiation Biology

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Shield Your Organs

Shield Your Organs

A special compound from oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) protected liver and kidney function in rats exposed to harmful gamma radiation. The mushroom polysaccharide (POM) reduced DNA damage, restored antioxidant enzymes, and lowered inflammation, counteracting radiation’s toxic effects. Treated animals also showed better body weight and fewer signs of organ damage, suggesting oyster mushrooms may offer real protective benefits in high-stress or medical environments.

A special compound from oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) protected liver and kidney function in rats exposed to harmful gamma radiation. The mushroom polysaccharide (POM) reduced DNA damage, restored antioxidant enzymes, and lowered inflammation, counteracting radiation’s toxic effects. Treated animals also showed better body weight and fewer signs of organ damage, suggesting oyster mushrooms may offer real protective benefits in high-stress or medical environments.

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