Eating mushrooms may reduce the risk of cognitive decline in the elderly, reports a new study. The findings of the study are published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.
Older adults who eat mushrooms more than twice a week can halve their risk of losing memory as well as language and attention skills, a key factor for the development of Alzheimer's disease, finds a new study.
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Mushrooms are a connoisseur's gastronomic delight loaded with health benefits. Some kinds of mushrooms belong to the medicinal group, a few others are poisonous.
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‘Elderly people who eat mushrooms more than twice a week can reduce the risk of cognitive decline and keep memory-robbing diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and dementia at bay.’
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The study, led by a team from the National University of Singapore, found that even one small portion -- three quarters of a cup -- of mushrooms a week may still be beneficial to reduce the chances of mild cognitive impairment.
It also improved their cognitive tests and led to faster processing speed.
"This association is surprising and encouraging. It seems that a commonly available single ingredient could have a dramatic effect on cognitive decline," said lead author Lei Feng, Assistant Professor at the varsity.
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Mushrooms offer numerous applications as they can be used as food and medicine. According to experts "They represent one of the world's greatest untapped resources of nutrition and palatable food of the future."
The reason could be a specific compound found in almost all varieties of mushrooms called ergothioneine (ET).
"ET is a unique antioxidant and anti-inflammatory which humans are unable to synthesise on their own. But it can be obtained from dietary sources, one of the main ones being mushrooms," added Irwin Cheah, researcher from the varsity.
For the study, the team collected data from more than 600 men and women aged above 60.
Other compounds contained within mushrooms may also be advantageous for decreasing the risk of cognitive decline.
Source: IANS
"This association is surprising and encouraging. It seems that a commonly available single ingredient could have a dramatic effect on cognitive decline," said lead author Lei Feng, Assistant Professor at the varsity.
Say Yes to Mushrooms
Mushrooms offer numerous applications as they can be used as food and medicine. According to experts "They represent one of the world's greatest untapped resources of nutrition and palatable food of the future."
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The reason could be a specific compound found in almost all varieties of mushrooms called ergothioneine (ET).
"ET is a unique antioxidant and anti-inflammatory which humans are unable to synthesise on their own. But it can be obtained from dietary sources, one of the main ones being mushrooms," added Irwin Cheah, researcher from the varsity.
For the study, the team collected data from more than 600 men and women aged above 60.
Other compounds contained within mushrooms may also be advantageous for decreasing the risk of cognitive decline.
Source: IANS
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