Cognitive Fitness

Are you interested in the health of the brain? Do you hope to improve cognitive abilities with age? Mushrooms may help some people with cognitive fitness.

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Mushrooms have been found to contain compounds that can potentially promote cognitive fitness, such as ergothioneine and hericenones, have been shown to have neuroprotective properties.** These compounds protect brain cells from oxidative stress and inflammation, which are believed to contribute to cognitive decline. Specific mushrooms like lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus) may also stimulate the production of nerve growth factor (NGF) in the brain, which is associated with cognitive decline.*

In addition to potentially stimulating nerve growth factor, mushrooms such as reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) and cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis), have been found to enhance memory and learning abilities by increasing the blood flow to the brain, improve antioxidant defenses, and modulate neurotransmitter activity, all of which can positively impact cognitive function.**

Lastly and for now, as there are incredible researchers in mycology and new ones being born every day, mushrooms like maitake (Grifola frondosa) and shiitake (Lentinula edodes) contain compounds that have anti-inflammatory properties.** By reducing inflammation, these mushrooms could also help protect against cognitive decline.*

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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1. Neuroprotective Effects*

Certain compounds found in mushrooms, such as ergothioneine and hericenones, protect brain cells from oxidative stress and inflammation, which are believed to contribute to cognitive decline.**

2. Enhanced Nerve Growth*

Mushrooms like lion's mane stimulate the production of nerve growth factor (NGF) in the brain. NGF is essential for the growth and survival of neurons, and its reduction is associated with cognitive decline.**

3. Improved Memory & Learning*

Some mushrooms, such as reishi and cordyceps, have been found to enhance memory and learning abilities.* They increase blood flow to the brain, improve antioxidant defenses, and modulate neurotransmitter activity, all of which can positively impact cognitive function.

4. Anti-inflammatory Effects*

Chronic inflammation in the brain has been linked to cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases. Mushrooms like maitake and shiitake contain compounds that have anti-inflammatory properties, which can help protect against cognitive decline.**

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.