title: Antioxidants of Edible Mushrooms.
abstract: Oxidative stress caused by an imbalanced metabolism and an excess of reactive oxygen species (ROS) lead to a range of health disorders in humans. Our endogenous antioxidant defense mechanisms and our dietary intake of antioxidants potentially regulate our oxidative homeostasis. Numerous synthetic antioxidants can effectively improve defense mechanisms, but because of their adverse toxic effects under certain conditions, preference is given to natural compounds. Consequently, the requirements for natural, alternative sources of antioxidant foods identified in edible mushrooms, as well as the mechanistic action involved in their antioxidant properties, have increased rapidly. Chemical composition and antioxidant potential of mushrooms have been intensively studied. Edible mushrooms might be used directly in enhancement of antioxidant defenses through dietary supplementation to reduce the level of oxidative stress. Wild or cultivated, they have been related to significant antioxidant properties due to their bioactive compounds, such as polyphenols, polysaccharides, vitamins, carotenoids and minerals. Antioxidant and health benefits, observed in edible mushrooms, seem an additional reason for their traditional use as a popular delicacy food. This review discusses the consumption of edible mushrooms as a powerful instrument in maintaining health, longevity and life quality.
authors.affiliation: Department for Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Nemanjina 6, Belgrade 11080, Serbia. maja@agrif.bg.ac.rs.
authors.forename: Maja
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Kozarski
authors.affiliation: Department for Industrial Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Nemanjina 6, Belgrade 11080, Serbia. aklaus@agrif.bg.ac.rs.
authors.forename: Anita
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Klaus
authors.affiliation: Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Njegoseva 12, Belgrade 11001, Serbia. djakovlj@chem.bg.ac.rs.
authors.forename: Dragica
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Jakovljevic
authors.affiliation: Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Njegoseva 12, Belgrade 11001, Serbia. ninat@chem.bg.ac.rs.
authors.forename: Nina
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Todorovic
authors.affiliation: Department for Industrial Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Nemanjina 6, Belgrade 11080, Serbia. vampum00@yahoo.com.
authors.forename: Jovana
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Vunduk
authors.affiliation: Institute of Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Karnegijeva 4, Belgrade 11060, Serbia. ppetrovic@tmf.bg.ac.rs.
authors.forename: Predrag
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Petrović
authors.affiliation: Department for Industrial Microbiology, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Belgrade, Nemanjina 6, Belgrade 11080, Serbia. mniksic@agrif.bg.ac.rs.
authors.forename: Miomir
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Niksic
authors.affiliation: Institute of Chemistry, Technology and Metallurgy, University of Belgrade, Njegoseva 12, Belgrade 11001, Serbia. mmvchem@sezampro.rs.|Faculty of Chemistry, University of Belgrade, Studentski trg 12-16, Belgrade 11000, Serbia. mmvchem@sezampro.rs.
authors.forename: Miroslav M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Vrvic
authors.affiliation: Plant Research International, Wageningen University and Research Centre, Droevendaalsesteeg 1, Wageningen 6700 AA, The Netherlands. leo.vangriensven@wur.nl.
authors.forename: Leo
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: van Griensven
mesh_terms: D000363:Agaricales / Q000737:chemistry*; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000494:pharmacology; D019587:Dietary Supplements / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D008136:Longevity / Q000187:drug effects; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000737:chemistry / Q000494:pharmacology*; D011788:Quality of Life; D014675:Vegetables / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D000975:Antioxidants; D010936:Plant Extracts
keywords: antioxidants; edible mushrooms; health; life quality; longevity; oxidative stress; reactive oxygen species