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Deficiency of macro- and micronutrients induced by Lentinula edodes

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Author(s):
Grotto, D. [1] ; Gerenutti, M. [1] ; Souza, V. C. O. [2] ; Barbosa, Jr., F. [2]
Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sorocaba, Toxicol Res Lab Lapetx, Rodovia Raposo Tavares Km 92-5, BR-18023000 Sorocaba, SP - Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Pharmaceut Sci Ribeirao Preto, BR-14040903 Sao Paulo, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: TOXICOLOGY REPORTS; v. 2, p. 401-404, 2015.
Web of Science Citations: 2
Abstract

Mushroom Lentinula edodes has been widely studied therapeutically. However, there is no data regarding its daily intake level safety. Since L. edodes has many active compounds known to bind to metals, we evaluated macro and micronutrients in liver and kidney of healthy rats after subchronic exposure to L. edodes. Rats were divided into four groups, receiving water and L. edodes at 100, 400 and 800 mg/kg/day. The treatment lasted 30 days. Essential elements (Zn, Cu, Mg, Fe, Mn, Se, Co, Mo, and Li) were analyzed in an inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer. Our results demonstrated a significant decrease in Cu, Fe, Mn and Co levels in liver of rats receiving L. edodes at the highest doses. In kidney, Mn, Mo and Li concentrations significantly dropped in the groups exposed to the highest doses. In this way, an important point is revealed concerning the food safety from L. edodes, once its chronic and high consumption could contribute to macro and micronutrients deficiency. Additionally, we speculate that the daily use of L. edodes could be unsuccessful for patients in mineral therapy besides being able to be unsafe for individuals with some propensity to mineral deficiency. (C) 2015 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY-NC-ND license. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 13/05765-5 - Assessment of biochemical and antioxidant parameters in rats exposed to Lentinula edodes (shiitake) and its possible use in metabolic disturbances
Grantee:Denise Grotto
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants