Research Progress of Edible Mushroom Polysaccharide-metal Trace Element Complexes
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Metal trace elements are crucial for human health, and the complexes of edible mushroom polysaccharides with metal trace elements are currently a research hotspot in the field of food science. This article reviews the preparation methods, structural characterization, and physiological activities of edible mushroom polysaccharide-metal trace element complexes, including iron, selenium, and zinc. Research has shown that iron complexes obtained through Co-thermal synthesis of the FeCl method exhibit excellent antioxidant and anti-anemia functions; selenium complexes prepared via selenium-enriched cultivation significantly enhance immunological and anti-cancer properties; zinc complexes improve lipid-lowering, liver protection, and antioxidant capabilities. However, there is an imbalance in research among different metal elements, particularly with a high density of studies on selenium complexes. These studies provide a foundation for the future development of edible mushroom polysaccharide-metal trace element complexes.
De S, Chawla P, Dattatray A, Iqbal M, Goksen G, Dhull S Food Chem X. 2024; 24:101900.
PMID: 39507929 PMC: 11539721. DOI: 10.1016/j.fochx.2024.101900.