4.7 Review

Modulation of the Gut Microbiota with Prebiotics and Antimicrobial Agents from Pleurotus ostreatus Mushroom

Journal

FOODS
Volume 12, Issue 10, Pages -

Publisher

MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/foods12102010

Keywords

prebiotics; probiotics; Pleurotus ostreatus polysaccharides; phenolic compounds; terpenoids; lectins; oyster extracts; secondary metabolies

Ask authors/readers for more resources

Pleurotus ostreatus mushroom is rich in bioactive compounds that have both antimicrobial and prebiotic properties. These compounds help support a healthy gut microbiota and reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance. Furthermore, the mushroom also exhibits antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal activities. Therefore, consuming a diet rich in P. ostreatus mushrooms can improve digestive health.
Pleurotus ostreatus (Jacq. ex Fr.) P. Kumm mushroom contains bioactive compounds with both antimicrobial and prebiotic properties, which are distributed in the mushroom mycelium, fruiting body, and spent substrate. The mushroom is rich in nondigestible carbohydrates like chitin and glucan, which act as prebiotics and support the growth and activity of beneficial gut bacteria, thereby maintaining a healthy balance of gut microbiota and reducing the risk of antibiotic resistance. The bioactive compounds in P. ostreatus mushrooms, including polysaccharides (glucans, chitin) and secondary metabolites (phenolic compounds, terpenoids, and lectins), exhibit antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal activities. When mushrooms are consumed, these compounds can help preventing the growth and spread of harmful bacteria in the gut, reducing the risk of infections and the development of antibiotic resistance. Nonetheless, further research is necessary to determine the efficacy of P. ostreatus against different pathogens and to fully comprehend its prebiotic and antimicrobial properties. Overall, consuming a diet rich in mushroom-based foods can have a positive impact on human digestion health. A mushroom-based diet can support a healthy gut microbiome and reduce the need for antibiotics.

Authors

I am an author on this paper
Click your name to claim this paper and add it to your profile.

Reviews

Primary Rating

4.7
Not enough ratings

Secondary Ratings

Novelty
-
Significance
-
Scientific rigor
-
Rate this paper

Recommended

No Data Available
No Data Available