The perceived energy boost reported by non-deficient individuals is likely attributable to placebo effect
Edible mushroom species such as Pleurotus ostreatus , Calocybe gambosa , Hygrophorus marzuolus , Agaricus bisporus , Lactarius deliciosus , and Boletus edulis have total phenolic levels between 1 and 6 mg/g dry weight, but flavonoid concentrations often range from 0.93.0 mg/g (27)
Furthermore, the residue could contribute to the stabilization of the thiolate of the catalytic cysteine as reported for human Grx1 (ref
Garca-Ruiz C, Colell A, Mar M, Morales A, and Fernndez-Checa JC (1997)
Nutritional balance of essential amino acids and carbohydrates of the adult worker honeybee depends on age