Golden mushroom uses and benefits

Golden Chanterelle (Cantharellus cibarius):

Nutritional and Medicinal Properties:
Nutraceutical Potential: Chanterelles are considered nutraceutical foods with potential to prevent diseases like cancer, neurodegeneration, hypertension, diabetes, and hypercholesterolemia.
Rich in Nutrients: They are rich in carbohydrates, proteins, β-glucans, dietary fiber, and low in fat.
Bioactive Compounds: They contain medicinal polysaccharides (β-glucans), proteins (lectins and selenoproteins), important fatty acids (linoleic and omega-6), vitamins, and minerals.
Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, and Other Properties: Studies have shown that chanterelles display a wide variety of biological properties, including antimicrobial, cytotoxicity, antioxidant, antihypoxic, antihyperglycemic, wound healing, anti-inflammatory, and iron-chelation activities.

Golden Oyster Mushroom (Pleurotus citrinopileatus):

Golden oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus citrinopileatus), rich in antioxidants like ergothioneine, are a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins, and may promote heart health, potentially lowering the risk of heart disease and premature death.

Enoki Mushroom (Flammulina filiformis):

F. velutipes is consumed as a delicacy, noted for the pleasant aroma and texture it gives to a dish. More importantly, consuming F. velutipes can provide key nutrients such as proteins, vitamins, minerals, unsaturated fatty acids and fiber.

Flammulina filiformis, also known as Enoki or golden needle mushroom, is a culinary and medicinal mushroom with a wide range of potential uses and benefits, including being a source of nutrients, antioxidants, and bioactive compounds that may support immune function and have anticancer properties.