According to research, mushrooms are able to protect health, reduce symptoms of depression and prevent mental illness
According to research, mushrooms are able to protect health, reduce symptoms of depression and prevent mental illness. The new study adds to the growing list of possible health benefits of consuming mushrooms
I mushrooms have several health benefits; not only reduce the risk of cancer and premature death, but a new one search conducted by Penn State College of Medicine also reveals that these superfoods are good for mental health.
Penn State researchers used diet and mental health data collected from more than 24.000 US adults between 2005 and 2016. They found that people who ate mushrooms were less likely to suffer from depression. According to the researchers, these contain ergotioneina, an antioxidant that can protect against cell and tissue damage; studies have shown that the antioxidants help prevent various mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression.
Mushrooms are the highest dietary source of the amino acid ergothioneine, an anti-inflammatory that cannot be synthesized by humans, and having high levels of this nutrient can reduce the risk of oxidative stress, which might as well reduce symptoms of depression.
The mushrooms white mushrooms, which are the most consumed variety of mushrooms in the United States, contain potassium, which is believed to reduce anxiety. Also, some other edible mushroom species, in particular hericium erinaceus, also known as Lion's Mane, they can stimulate the expression of neurotrophic factors such as nerve growth factor synthesis, which could impact the prevention of neuropsychiatric disorders, including depression.
The average age of the survey participants was 45, and the majority (66%) were non-Hispanic whites. The researchers observed asignificant association between mushroom consumption and lower likelihood of depression, after taking into account socio-demographic data, main risk factors, self-reported diseases, drugs and other dietary factors.
The researchers noted some limitations that could be addressed in future studies. The data did not provide details on the types of mushrooms. As a result, the researchers were unable to determine the effects of specific types of fungi on depression.
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