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Reishi Triterpenoids Improve Memory in Alzheimer's Mice

Reishi Triterpenoids Improve Memory in Alzheimer's Mice

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What they found

A 0.5 g/kg dose of reishi triterpenoids improved memory, movement and balance in Alzheimer's mice and lowered brain glutamate.

A 0.5 g/kg dose of reishi triterpenoids improved memory, movement and balance in Alzheimer's mice and lowered brain glutamate.

The number

0.5 g/kg dose

How solid is it?

Animal

Animal

Animal

Animal

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

At a glance

Latin name

Ganoderma lucidum

Ganoderma lucidum

Compound

triterpenoids

triterpenoids

Published in

International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms

International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms

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Section

HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Spatial Learning Promise

Spatial Learning Promise

Compounds from reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) show promise in improving memory and motor skills in Alzheimer’s disease. Using an Alzheimer’s mouse model, a 0.5 g/kg dose of reishi triterpenoids reduced errors and improved movement speed, balance, and memory. These compounds also lowered harmful glutamate levels in the brain, helping restore cognitive function.

Compounds from reishi mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum) show promise in improving memory and motor skills in Alzheimer’s disease. Using an Alzheimer’s mouse model, a 0.5 g/kg dose of reishi triterpenoids reduced errors and improved movement speed, balance, and memory. These compounds also lowered harmful glutamate levels in the brain, helping restore cognitive function.

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