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Compound From a Rare Mushroom Targets Alzheimer’s Disease Causes

Compound From a Rare Mushroom Targets Alzheimer’s Disease Causes

Thelephora aurantiotincta

What they found

A compound from Thelephora aurantiotincta stopped harmful brain proteins clumping, blocked disease-linked enzymes and protected brain cells.

A compound from Thelephora aurantiotincta stopped harmful brain proteins clumping, blocked disease-linked enzymes and protected brain cells.

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

Lab – cell study

Lab – cell study

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

At a glance

Latin name

Thelephora aurantiotincta

Thelephora aurantiotincta

Published in

Journal of Natural Medicines

Journal of Natural Medicines

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Section

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Alzheimer’s Hope

Alzheimer’s Hope

A compound from the mushroom Thelephora aurantiotincta could help treat Alzheimer’s disease. It stops harmful brain proteins from clumping, blocks key enzymes linked to the disease, and protects brain cells from damage. Plus, its structure allows it to cross into the brain, targeting multiple causes of Alzheimer’s.

A compound from the mushroom Thelephora aurantiotincta could help treat Alzheimer’s disease. It stops harmful brain proteins from clumping, blocks key enzymes linked to the disease, and protects brain cells from damage. Plus, its structure allows it to cross into the brain, targeting multiple causes of Alzheimer’s.

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