Cholesterol-lowering properties of Ganoderma lucidum in vitro, ex vivo, and in hamsters and minipigs
Abstract Introduction There has been renewed interest in mushroom medicinal properties.We studied cholesterol lowering properties of Ganoderma lucidum (Gl), a renowned medicinal species.Results Organic fractions containing oxygenated lanosterol derivatives inhibited cholesterol synthesis in T9A4 hepatocytes.In hamsters, 5% Gl did not effect LDL; bu