平菇含有的多种维生素及矿物质可以改善人体新陈代谢、增强体质、调节植物神经功能等作用，故可作为体弱病人的营养品，对降低血胆固醇和防治尿道结石也有一定的效果，同时对妇女更年期综合症可起调理作用。
Mushrooms are excellent sources of antioxidants as they contain polyphenols and selenium, which are common in the plant world. But they also contain antioxidants that are unique to mushrooms, such as ergothioneine, which scientists are now beginning to recognize as a 'master antioxidant. '
