Mushrooms are a much-loved ingredient in cuisines around the world. They are nutritious and especially rich in antioxidants, which protect cell health. New research has found that people who integrate mushrooms into their diets — even if they only consume them in small portions — appear to have a lower risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which often precedes Alzheimer’s disease.
1.Mushrooms are preventing memory and language problems.
Eating mushrooms more than twice a week could prevent memory and language problems from occurring. A unique antioxidant present in mushrooms could have a protective effect on the brain, the study found.
2.Mushrooms controls on MCI
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) can make people forgetful, affect their memory, and cause problems with language, attention, and locating objects in spaces - but the changes can be subtle.
3.Better in brain health
Mushroom eaters performed better in brain health and were found to have faster-processing speed - and this was particularly noticeable in those who ate more than two portions a week, or more than 300g (10.5oz).
4.The richest dietary sources
mushrooms are one of the richest dietary sources of ergothioneine - an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory which humans are unable to make on their own.
Mushrooms also contain other important nutrients and minerals such as vitamin D, selenium, and spermidine, which protect neurons from damage.
