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Oyster Mushroom Extract Boosts Rabbit Growth and Immunity

Oyster Mushroom Extract Boosts Rabbit Growth and Immunity

Oyster mushroom

What they found

Oyster mushroom extract at 10% of diet improved rabbit weight gain, lowered cholesterol and raised lymphocytes.

Oyster mushroom extract at 10% of diet improved rabbit weight gain, lowered cholesterol and raised lymphocytes.

The number

10% of diet weight

How solid is it?

Animal

Animal

Animal

Animal

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

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GROWING GOURMET

GROWING GOURMET

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For the Bunnies

For the Bunnies

Oyster mushroom extract significantly enhances growth and immune function in rabbits. When included at 10% of diet weight, it improved weight gain and feed efficiency, and reduced cholesterol and glucose levels. The extract also increased lymphocyte counts, bolstering the immune system.

Oyster mushroom extract significantly enhances growth and immune function in rabbits. When included at 10% of diet weight, it improved weight gain and feed efficiency, and reduced cholesterol and glucose levels. The extract also increased lymphocyte counts, bolstering the immune system.

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