Journal 2 - Genus Cerioporus - Fungi Observation

One of the observations we had made during the lab (on the theme of fungi) was the Genus Cerioporus, a fungi that has been categorized under the much broader group of eukaryotes. Splitting further on the phylogenetic tree, it falls under the more specific class of fungi known as Agaricomycetes. It thrives in moist environments, typically growing off trees in heavily-forested regions. Recently, it has been discovered that the species of fungi called Polyporus Squamosus (categorized under the Genus Cerioporus) has certain chemical characteristics that allow it to be officially classified as an antioxidant, which gives it a new and critical role in the pharmaceutical and medical field in general. There are a large range of health benefits associated with antioxidants that mainly involve disease reduction, when they are take in moderation; for example, they are linked to playing a role in lowering the risk of the cardiovascular disease atherosclerosis.

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Publicado el octubre 12, 2021 02:48 TARDE por michellezchen