Mushroom Consumption and Cardiovascular Health: A Systematic Review

Chayakrit Krittanawong, Ameesh Isath, Joshua Hahn, Zhen Wang, Sonya E. Fogg, Dhrubajyoti Bandyopadhyay, Hani Jneid, Salim S. Virani, W. H.Wilson Tang

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Abstract

Introduction: Edible mushrooms have a great nutritional value including high protein, essential amino acids, fiber, vitamins (B1, B2, B12, C, and D), minerals (calcium [Ca], potassium [K], magnesium [Mg], sodium [Na], phosphorus [P], copper [Cu], iron [Fe], manganese [Mn], and selenium [Se]), low fatty foods, and sodium. The objective of this systematic review was to determine the relationship between edible mushroom consumption and overall cardiovascular risk. Methods: We systematically searched Ovid MEDLINE, Embase, Ovid Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Scopus, and Web of Science from database inception from 1966 through August 2020 for observational studies that reported the association between edible mushroom consumption and cardiovascular risk. Two investigators independently reviewed data. Conflicts were resolved through consensus discussion. Results: Of 1479 studies, we identified 7 prospective studies. Edible mushroom consumption may have favorable effects on lipid profiles by changing some metabolic markers such as low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, total cholesterol, and triglycerides. Moreover, edible mushroom consumption is probably associated with reduced mean blood pressure. The beneficial overall cardiovascular risk, stroke risk, and coronary artery disease of edible mushroom consumption are not consistent. Conclusions: Edible mushroom consumption has not been shown to conclusively affect cardiovascular risk factors to date. However, potential health benefits may exist, including a favorable alteration of lipid profiles and blood pressure reduction.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)637-642.e2
JournalAmerican Journal of Medicine
Volume134
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2021

Keywords

  • Acute myocardial infarction
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Mushroom consumption
  • Stroke
  • Systematic review

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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