Relationship between Components, Intestinal Microbiota, and Mechanism of Hypoglycemic Effect of the Saggy Ink Cap Medicinal Mushroom (Coprinus Comatus, Agaricomycetes): A Review

Abstract

<i>Coprinus comatus</i> is rich in a variety of nutrients, which has been reported to display a good hypoglycemic effect. However, there is no consensus on the hypoglycemic mechanism of this mushroom. Intestinal microbiota, a complex and intrinsic system, is closely related to metabolism. In this review, we discussed the potential relationship between certain components of <i>C. comatus </i>and intestinal microbiota to illustrate the possible hypoglycemic mechanism of <i>C. comatus</i> through intestinal microbiota. It will provide a new perspective for the study of hypoglycemic mechanism of <i>C. comatus </i>and promote the development and utilization of this mushroom.