The fungus Pleurotus ostreatus is reflected in major compendiums of medicine because of its healing powers large and maintainers of good health. Described as one of the fungi that produce delay in tumor growth and is shown reduce blood cholesterol. Can be a very good source of antioxidants and are used as nutritional supplements used in the treatment of scurvy, diabetes, hypoglycemia, cancer, etc..
Very low in calories and high in fiber , this mushroom is an excellent source of protein good quality because it contains all essential amino acids, predominantly alanine, glutamic acid and glutamine. It is also rich in sterols and linoleic acid.
As for vitamins, are a major source of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) as well as the B group, thiamine (B1 ) and riboflavin (B2 ). The high content of ergosterol is transformed into vitamin D by action of UV light rays to be dried in the sun. As dried mushrooms in this way, are a good source of vitamin A, important for absorption calcium, essential for good development of bones and teeth .
also contain good amount of phosphorus and potassium , zinc, copper and magnesium and calcium lesser amount.
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