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“Psilocybin, a naturally occurring psychedelic compound, is found in over 200 species of mushrooms, commonly known as "magic mushrooms," with a long history of use in indigenous cultures for religious, healing, and divinatory purposes, particularly in regions like Mexico and South America.”

“Cognitive and attentional effects When healthy young adults consumed cacao that contained L-theanine, an amino acid found in tea and mushrooms, their diastolic and systolic pressures decreased by as much as 8 mmHg.”

“erinaceus, commonly known as lion's mane, yamabushitake, or monkey head mushroom, is a medicinal mushroom with immune-modulating effects and may have anti-tumor and neuroprotective properties.”

“Vitamin D vitamers are derived from a variety of sources Vitamins D2 and D3 can be obtained from dietary sources, such as mushrooms, salmon, and many fortified foods, or from supplemental sources.”

“Higher mushroom consumption was associated with an 80 percent lower risk for non-breast cancers and a 65 percent lower risk of breast cancer specifically.”

“When grown in the presence of ultraviolet light, mushrooms are good sources of vitamin D2. Mushrooms also contain a variety of bioactive compounds, including the antioxidant molecules ergothioneine and glutathione.”

“One group of researchers examined the relationship between mushroom consumption and mild cognitive impairment in older adults. Previous research has shown that mushroom intake improved cognitive performance among Norwegian participants (ages 70 to 74 years).”

“FTA: > Could a mushroom a day help keep the doctor away? Some early evidence indicates that the Shiitake mushroom boosts immunity. Of the thousands of mushroom species globally, about 20 are used for culinary purposes. Shiitake mushrooms are native to Asia and are cultivated for their culinary and medicinal value.”

“Seniors who consumed around 150g of cooked mushrooms weekly performed better on neuropsychological tests and had a 50% reduced risk of mild cognitive impairment compared to age-matched healthy controls.”