Role of dietary edible mushrooms in the modulation of gut microbiota

Edible mushrooms as valuable health foods have potential beneficial effects, and these beneficial activities are connected with the modulation of gut microbiota. In this review, we discuss the regulation of gut microbiota by edible mushroom. Ganoderma lucidum increases Bacteroides/Firmicutes ratio, and promote the growth of anti-inflammatory and short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) producing bacteria. Hericium erinaceus maintains intestinal barrier...