Evaluation of antidiabetic potential of oyster mushroom (<i>Pleurotus ostreatus</i>) in alloxan-induced diabetic mice

Abstract

The consumption of P. ostreatus produced a significant hypoglycemic effect in diabetic mice and it is capable of improving hyperlipidemia and the impaired kidney functions in alloxan-induced diabetic mice. Thus, indicating that the ethanolic extract of P. ostreatus could be added in the list of medicinal preparations beneficial in diabetes mellitus.