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The beneficial role of edible mushrooms in human health
Published Apr 1, 2017 · Irene Roncero-Ramos, C. Delgado-Andrade
Current opinion in food science
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Consuming edible mushrooms as part of a daily diet may be a natural adjuvant for treating and preventing several chronic diseases.
PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)
Sample size24
MethodsObservational
OutcomesBody Mass Index projections
ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.
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