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Reishi and King Tuber Mushroom Protect Rats From Lead Damage

Reishi and King Tuber Mushroom Protect Rats From Lead Damage

Reishi, King tuber mushroom

What they found

Polysaccharides from reishi and king tuber mushroom restored testicular health and antioxidants in lead-exposed rats.

Polysaccharides from reishi and king tuber mushroom restored testicular health and antioxidants in lead-exposed rats.

How solid is it?

Animal

Animal

Animal

Animal

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At a glance

Latin name

Ganoderma lucidum, Pleurotus tuberregium

Ganoderma lucidum, Pleurotus tuberregium

Compound

polysaccharides

polysaccharides

Published in

phatoxnatmed.org

phatoxnatmed.org

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Heavy Metal Defense

Heavy Metal Defense

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) and king tuber mushroom (Pleurotus tuberregium) protected rats from lead-induced reproductive harm. Their polysaccharides restored healthy testicular structure, reduced inflammation, and boosted antioxidant levels, including glutathione and superoxide dismutase, while lowering markers of oxidative stress.

Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) and king tuber mushroom (Pleurotus tuberregium) protected rats from lead-induced reproductive harm. Their polysaccharides restored healthy testicular structure, reduced inflammation, and boosted antioxidant levels, including glutathione and superoxide dismutase, while lowering markers of oxidative stress.

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