12/17/2025
Did you know shiitake mushrooms can help with obesity?
Not only are they low in fat, but they also contain compounds, such as β-glucans and eritadenine, which, in addition to making you feel full, help reduce cholesterol levels. Eritadenine is known to lower plasma lipid levels, or cholesterol in the blood, while β-glucans prevent the intestines from absorbing additional cholesterol.