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“Spermidine is also pretty high in fermented cheeses and mushrooms. Spermidine causes damaged cells to be cleared through a process known as autophagy which has itself been shown to extend healthspan of animals.”

“100-300 mg/kg for dried soybeans, natto and tempeh and 65 mg/kg for cooked green peas), mushrooms (89 mg/kg), chicken liver (49 mg/kg), broccoli and cauliflower (aprox. 30-40 mg/kg), mango (30mg/kg), celeriac (27 mg/kg) as well as whole grains and potatoes (approx.”

“These putative "longevity vitamins" include: ergothioneine (a fungal antioxidant found in mushrooms), queuine (a bacterial metabolite found in the gut), PQQ (a bacterial metabolite in soil that is taken up by plants ), lutein and zeaxanthin (concentrated in leafy greens), lycopene (found in tomatoes), alpha- and beta-carotene, and cryptoxanthin (all plant antioxidant carotenoids)…”

“Scientific interest in the therapeutic potential of psilocybin – the active ingredient of “magic mushrooms” (which remain illegal in much of the United States, with some exceptions) has increased in recent years.”

“Although the treatment response was high, the review's authors graded the quality of the evidence as "low" due to heterogeneity among the studies, including dose and concomitant psychotherapy. Psilocybin is a psychedelic compound present in mushrooms.”

“Learn more about these approaches in our overview article on depression. Psilocybin is a psychedelic compound present in mushrooms. Learn more about the effects of psilocybin and other psychedelic drugs in this episode featuring Dr. Roland Griffiths.”

“A recent study found that a single dose of psilocybin, a psychedelic compound found in certain mushrooms, provided rapid and lasting relief for people with treatment-resistant depression. Researchers conducted a 12-week, open-label trial involving 12 adults with severe treatment-resistant depression.”

“The investigators found that plant-based food metabolites (from cocoa, coffee, mushrooms, and red wine) and microbiota-derived metabolites (from microbial metabolism of polyphenol-rich apples, cocoa, green tea, blueberries, oranges, and pomegranates) appeared to exert a protective effect against cognitive decline.”

“While the compound is available as a supplement, it is also found in a number of foods including wheat germ, cauliflower, broccoli, mushrooms, amaranth, a variety of cheeses, and soybean products such as natto.”