Mushrooms & Brain Health / Cognition
Explore mushroom research and guides on mushrooms & brain health / cognition.
Cross-Species Mushroom Research in Alzheimer's: Lion's Mane, Reishi, and Cordyceps
Lion's mane, reishi, and cordyceps each work through different mechanisms in Alzheimer's research. Here is what the human trials and animal studies actually show — including the limits.
How Much Mushroom for Brain Health? The Research
Across four independent studies in Singapore, the US, UK, and Japan, 1-2 portions of mushrooms per week links to significantly better cognitive aging.
Mushrooms and Cognitive Aging: Can They Protect Your Brain?
Do mushrooms protect your brain from cognitive aging? Four independent population studies across Singapore, UK, US, and Japan all say yes. Here is the evidence.
Mushrooms for CTE: Preclinical Evidence and Speculation
No mushroom compound has been tested for chronic traumatic encephalopathy. Here's what tau model research shows, and how to distinguish evidence from speculation.
The Singapore Mushroom Study: 57% Less Cognitive Impairment
The Singapore mushroom study found eating mushrooms twice weekly was linked to 57% lower odds of cognitive impairment. The research arc from study to pilot RCT.