Evidence supporting the use of: Auricularia
For the health condition: Metabolic Syndrome
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Auricularia, commonly known as wood ear mushroom, has some scientific evidence supporting its use in the context of metabolic syndrome, though the evidence is still preliminary and mostly derived from animal studies and in vitro experiments. Several studies have indicated that extracts from Auricularia species may help regulate blood glucose and lipid profiles. For example, polysaccharides isolated from Auricularia were shown to exhibit hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic effects in diabetic or high-fat diet-induced animal models, potentially through mechanisms such as improving insulin sensitivity, enhancing antioxidant status, and modulating gut microbiota. Additionally, some research has suggested that Auricularia may have anti-obesity effects by inhibiting fat accumulation and improving lipid metabolism.
However, robust human clinical trials are limited. The majority of the research remains preclinical, with only a few small human studies or case reports suggesting possible benefits in glycemic control or lipid lowering. Traditional uses of Auricularia in East Asian medicine have focused more on its general health-promoting properties rather than direct treatment of metabolic syndrome. Therefore, while there is emerging scientific interest and some supportive evidence, it is not strong or conclusive at this stage. More well-designed human clinical trials are needed to fully validate the efficacy and safety of Auricularia for metabolic syndrome management.
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7-hydroxymatairesinol (HMR)7-Keto-DHEA
acai berry
akkermansia muciniphila
algal oil
alpha-glycosyl isoquercitrin
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
anchovies
anthocyanins
asparagus
bacillus subtilis
banaba
barley
berberine
Beta-Glucan
beta-sitosterol
bifidobacterium longum
bitter melon
black garlic
blueberry
brussel sprouts
butyrate triglyceride
campesterol
camu camu
canola oil
caterpillar mushroom
chia seed
chokeberry
chromium
cinnamon
conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)
turmeric
curcumin
DHA (docosahexaeonic acid)
DPA (docosapentaenoic acid)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fisetin
flaxseed
fructooligosaccharides (FOS)
ginger
glucomannan
guar gum
hydroxycitric acid
inulin
krill oil
l-carnitine
lactobacillus helveticus
licorice root
mackerel
maitake mushroom
maqui berry
matcha
medium chain triglycerides (MCT)
moringa
naringin
nicotinamide riboside
oleanolic acid
oleic acid
olive
omega-3 fatty acids
omega-7 fatty acids
omega-9 fatty acids
oyster mushroom
palmitoleic acid
quinoa
red yeast rice
reishi mushroom
resveratrol
rye
sardines
spirulina
tocotrienols
trans-pterostilbene
Urolithin A
vanadium
vanadyl sulfate
vitamin C
vitamin D
wheat grass
whey protein
xylooligosaccharides
zinc
β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)
algae
kidney beans
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
1-deoxynojirimycin
15,16-Dihydrotanshinone I
12-methylcarnosic acid
3-desoxy-7-KETO-DHEA
4-hydroxyisoleucine
5,7-Dimethoxyflavone
6-Paradol
Alpha Glucans
Ankaflavin
Apigenin
Aronia melanocarpa
Antrodia camphorata
Auricularia
Antirrhinin
Avocado
Ascophyllum nodosum
Acacetin
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Astragaloside
anthocyanidins
Ampelopsin
Alpha phytosterol
Algal protein
Arabinoxylan
alpha Methyl Tetradecylthioacetic Acid
Arjunolic acid
Bifidobacterium adolescentis
Beta-hydroxybutyrate
Blakeslea trispora
Bean
Betanin
Brazil nut
Charantin
California chia
Cardarine
Cyanobacteria
Capsinoids
Cyanidin
chlorogenic acid
Capsiate
Chitin-Glucan Complex
Calanus finmarchicus
Crocetin
Cynaropicrin
Cystoseira canariensis
corosolic acid
Crypthecodinium
Carnosic acid
Docosahexaenoic Acid
Dunaliella
Dihydrocapsiate
Dragon Fruit
Dihydrolipoic Acid
D-Pinitol
Diosgenin
Ergothioneine
Ecklonia
peanut
Pistachio
Other health conditions supported by Auricularia
AnemiaAsthma
Blood Clots (prevention of)
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Cholesterol (high)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder
Circulation (poor)
Constipation (adults)
Convalescence
Diabetes
Digestion (poor)
Free Radical Damage
Gastritis
Hepatitis
Hypertension
Inflammation
Metabolic Syndrome
Nephritis
Pain (general remedies for)
Wounds and Sores