Treatment with psilocybin, the psychedelic compound found in “magic mushrooms,” relieves major depression for up to a year, and perhaps longer, new research shows. In a study of adults with a long-term history of depression, two doses of psilocybin, combined … Continue reading
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2 Portions Of Mushrooms Halve Risk Of Memory Loss
Any variety of mushrooms may well have the beneficial effect as they all contain an antioxidant called ergothioneine. Two portions of mushrooms a week halve the risk of memory loss, research finds. Mild cognitive impairment, as it is known, is … Continue reading
Mushrooms May Reduce Risk of Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
Older adults who consume more than two servings of mushrooms each week may reduce their risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) by 50 percent, according to a new 6-year study conducted by researchers from Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine … Continue reading
Another Good Reason to Eat More Mushrooms
New research suggests that two antioxidants found in mushrooms may help protect us from age-related health issues, like Alzheimer’s. The study, published in the journal Food Chemistry, found that mushrooms are the highest dietary source of the antioxidants ergothioneine and … Continue reading
Magic Mushrooms can ‘Reset’ Depressed Brain
A hallucinogen found in magic mushrooms can “reset” the brains of people with untreatable depression, raising hopes of a future treatment, scans suggest. The small study gave 19 patients a single dose of the psychedelic ingredient psilocybin. Half of patients … Continue reading
The Healthiest Way to Cook Mushrooms Is Totally Surprising
Scientists have revealed the best way to cook mushrooms — and it’s not in a frying pan. Mushrooms are healthy because of the significant amount of dietary fiber, protein, amino acids, vitamins (including B1, B2, B12, C, D and E) … Continue reading
8 Reasons to Add Shiitake Mushrooms To Your Diet
Sure shiitake mushrooms are savory and delicious, but now there are scientifically proven reasons to eat them every day. If you are one of the lucky people who ate shiitake mushrooms at breakfast this morning, you are well aware of … Continue reading
Lacking Vitamin D? Mushrooms Can Sunbathe For You This Winter
By: Joe Leech January 19, 2016 Follow Joe at @DietvsDisease Have you been advised by your doctor to get more vitamin D, the “sunshine vitamin”? It has become a major health concern in recent years, with the occurrence … Continue reading
The Healthiest Mushrooms
Certain fungi are potent disease fighters and a wise addition to your diet. Though some are more effective than others, we’ve sorted out which mushrooms pack the most powerful – and healthy – punch. White button mushrooms: Studies have shown … Continue reading
8 Reasons to Eat More Mushrooms
Diana Herrington February 10, 2015 If you’re looking for a new food to boost your health and shake up your boring meal routine, mushrooms might be it. With over 100 thousand species of mushroom-forming fungi and huge health benefits, … Continue reading
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