Alzheimer’s and dementia are known as diseases that cause forgetfulness in the brain, generally seen in the elderly. Although the incidence increases with age, it can also be seen in young people. The factors that cause Alzheimer’s are not known exactly. The progression of the disease varies from person to person. Researchers examined the relationship between mushroom consumption and dementia in a population of Japanese subjects.
REGULAR MUSHROOM EATERS ARE AT LOWER RISK OF catching dementia
The study included 13,230 people aged 65 and over living in Ohsaki city in northeastern Japan. Researchers compared daily mushroom consumption with other lifestyle factors with the incidence of dementia. Older individuals who ate mushrooms once or more per week had a lower incidence of dementia compared to those who ate less than once a week.
EATING MUSHROOM STRENGTHENS THE BRAIN
“This cohort study shows that frequent mushroom consumption is significantly associated with a lower risk of dementia, even after adjusting for possible confounding factors,” the researchers said. Other research has highlighted the brain-boosting benefits of eating mushrooms.