Abstract:Agaricus bisporus (white button mushroom) contains significant amounts of dietary fibers, microelements and other important compounds. While it is often underrated, numerous studies prove its positive impact on health. Several compounds found in Agaricus bisporus provide beneficial effects on diabetic and cardiovascular diseases and may lower blood glucose, cholesterol and LDL. Those mushrooms are also a potential breast cancer chemopreventive agent since they were proven to suppress aromatase and estrogen syn… Show more
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