Activity of mushrooms against diabetic and inflammation: A review

Abstract

Since ancient people, mushroom have been used as a source of food and in therapeutic remedies. Many recent studies confirm different biological activities of mushrooms which include antioxidant, antimicrobial, anticancer, antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory activities. Many mushroom species have been evaluated for their antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory activities. This study highlights the effectiveness of mushrooms as antidiabetic and anti-inflammatory agents.