Myco-foods and the gut microbiome: impacts of mycelial extracts, biomass, and mold-fermented foods - PubMed
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- Edible filamentous fungi, including molds like Aspergillus and Rhizopus, are consumed as extracts, biomass, and fermented foods.
- Human trials on these myco-foods (two on extracts, one on biomass, one on fermented food) consistently show measurable effects on the gut microbiome.
- Studies frequently report increases in beneficial gut bacteria such as Akkermansia, Bifidobacterium, lactobacilli, Bacteroides, Roseburia, and Eubacterium.
- Many studies observe rises in fecal short-chain fatty acids, linked to fiber metabolism and gut health.
- Effects on the microbiome depend on fungal species and food format, with β-glucans and chitin likely key bioactive components.
- Future research should explore how intestinal microorganisms metabolize mycelial components to better understand health benefits.