3. They can lower the levels of blood cholesterol
Mushrooms are a healthy diet option because they contain no cholesterol. However, they also contain chitin and beta-glucan; both of which can reduce cholesterol. Some studies have shown that pink oyster mushrooms can also lower the levels of LDL (the ‘bad’ cholesterol) in the blood. Also, shiitake mushrooms can help the liver digest cholesterol and remove it from the blood stream. Many nutritionists claim that mushrooms can even prevent fats from building up in blood vessels, improving the blood circulation.