Mushroom Consumption and Cardiovascular Health: A Systematic Review

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Mushroom Consumption and Cardiovascular Health: A Systematic Review

Krittanawong et al., 2021 | Am J Med | Systematic Review

Citation

Krittanawong Chayakrit, Isath Ameesh, ... Tang W H Wilson. Mushroom Consumption and Cardiovascular Health: A Systematic Review. Am J Med. 2021-May;134(5):637-642.e2. doi:10.1016/j.amjmed.2020.10.035

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.

Key Findings

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 consum

Outcomes Measured

  • blood pressure

Population

Field Value
Population See abstract
Sample Size 1479
Age Range See abstract
Condition blood pressure

MeSH Terms

  • Agaricales
  • Blood Pressure
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Heart Disease Risk Factors
  • Humans
  • Lipids

Evidence Classification

  • Level: Systematic Review
  • Publication Types: Journal Article, Systematic Review
  • Vertical: selenium

Provenance

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