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Oyster Mushroom Probiotic Honey Drink Supports Metabolism

Oyster Mushroom Probiotic Honey Drink Supports Metabolism

Oyster mushroom

What they found

A honey-oyster mushroom probiotic drink improved insulin sensitivity by 32% and reduced fat buildup.

A honey-oyster mushroom probiotic drink improved insulin sensitivity by 32% and reduced fat buildup.

The number

improved insulin sensitivity by 32%

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

Lab – cell study

Lab – cell study

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

At a glance

Latin name

Pleurotus ostreatus

Pleurotus ostreatus

Published in

Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins

Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins

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GROWING & GOURMET

GROWING & GOURMET

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Probiotic Power

Probiotic Power

A functional drink made with honey, oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus), and a probiotic strain reduced fat buildup by 100%, improved insulin sensitivity by 32%, and maintained strong antioxidant levels. It stayed above probiotic thresholds, offering gut and metabolic benefits in a dairy-free format.

A functional drink made with honey, oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus), and a probiotic strain reduced fat buildup by 100%, improved insulin sensitivity by 32%, and maintained strong antioxidant levels. It stayed above probiotic thresholds, offering gut and metabolic benefits in a dairy-free format.

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