Mushrooms May Improve Your Memory

Mushrooms may indeed be magical.

A new study, published in the 'Journal of Alzheimer's Disease,' suggests that adding grocery store mushrooms to your daily diet may protect your memory.

In a 6-year study with 600 adults over the age of 60, researchers found that two portions of mushrooms a day (two ¾ cup servings) lowered the risk of mild cognitive impairment by 50%.

According to the study, even one portion may have a positive effect on cognitive decline.

Since about half of all mild cognitive decline patients go on to develop Alzheimer's Disease, this is a significant and hopeful finding.

Study participants consumed up to six different types of fresh, dried and canned mushrooms -- golden, oyster, shiitake and white button (the common grocery store variety).

Researchers suspect the benefit is due to a common molecule found in all mushrooms called ergothioneine (ET).

ET is a unique antioxidant and anti-inflammatory and cannot be synthesized in the laboratory -- it can only be found in food, especially mushrooms.

So, as research continues, it's probably a wise idea to add mushrooms as a standing item on your grocery list...

...it may just protect your memory and prevent the progression to Alzheimer's.

Need a quick and yummy mushroom recipe? Here's one of my go-to favorites:
https://damndelicious.net/2014/08/29/mushroom-kabobs/

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