The role of edible mushrooms in health: Evaluation of the evidence

Journal of Functional Foods

Volumn 4, Issue 4, 2012, Pages 687-709

  Roupas, Peter ^a   Keogh, Jennifer ^a   Noakes, Manny ^a   Margetts, Christine ^a   Taylor, Pennie ^a  

^a CSIRO   (Australia)

Author keywords

Cellular immunity; Dietary intervention; Health outcomes

Indexed keywords

BASIDIOMYCOTA;

EID: 84866147101     PISSN: 17564646     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jff.2012.05.003     Document Type: Review

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