Porcini mushrooms are rich in carbohydrates, proteins, minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, sodium, copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, and zinc; vitamins including B-group vitamins, vitamin C, and tocopherols; amino acids such as ergothioneine; phenolic compounds; and phytosterols. Several of these bioactive compounds have antioxidant, antineoplastic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral, antimicrobial, hepatoprotective, and laxative properties.
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