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Raw Oyster Mushroom Extract Has Three Times the Antioxidants of Cooked

Raw Oyster Mushroom Extract Has Three Times the Antioxidants of Cooked

Oyster mushroom

What they found

Raw oyster mushroom extracts had nearly three times the antioxidant strength of cooked and were more active against cancer cells.

Raw oyster mushroom extracts had nearly three times the antioxidant strength of cooked and were more active against cancer cells.

The number

nearly three times the antioxidant strength

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

In vitro (lab dish)

In vitro (lab dish)

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At a glance

Latin name

Pleurotus ostreatus

Pleurotus ostreatus

Published in

Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization

Journal of Food Measurement and Characterization

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Section

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Raw vs. Cooked Extracts

Raw vs. Cooked Extracts

Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) pack more antioxidants and cancer-fighting compounds when raw, showing nearly three times the antioxidant strength of cooked extracts. Heat processing may break down some of these beneficial compounds, making raw extracts more effective against prostate and cervical cancer cells in lab tests. They also showed potential for weight management—though not as strong as orlistat, a weight loss pill.

Oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ostreatus) pack more antioxidants and cancer-fighting compounds when raw, showing nearly three times the antioxidant strength of cooked extracts. Heat processing may break down some of these beneficial compounds, making raw extracts more effective against prostate and cervical cancer cells in lab tests. They also showed potential for weight management—though not as strong as orlistat, a weight loss pill.

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