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Some Wild Mushrooms Block Alzheimer's-Linked Enzymes

Some Wild Mushrooms Block Alzheimer's-Linked Enzymes

Wild mushrooms

What they found

Of 64 wild mushroom species tested, 7 slowed cholinesterases linked to memory loss and 24 blocked detox enzymes.

Of 64 wild mushroom species tested, 7 slowed cholinesterases linked to memory loss and 24 blocked detox enzymes.

The number

Researchers tested 64 species and found 7 slowed cholinesterases

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

In vitro (lab dish)

In vitro (lab dish)

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At a glance

Latin name

Sample size

64 species

64 species

Published in

International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms

International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Brain Health

Brain Health

Some wild mushrooms may help protect the brain and support detoxification by blocking enzymes linked to Alzheimer’s and toxin buildup. Researchers tested 64 species and found 7 slowed cholinesterases (linked to memory loss) and 24 blocked detox enzymes, showing both potential health benefits and reasons for caution when eating wild fungi.

Some wild mushrooms may help protect the brain and support detoxification by blocking enzymes linked to Alzheimer’s and toxin buildup. Researchers tested 64 species and found 7 slowed cholinesterases (linked to memory loss) and 24 blocked detox enzymes, showing both potential health benefits and reasons for caution when eating wild fungi.

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