The mushroom memory connection

A recent review found that our fungal friends can combat drivers of Alzheimer’s Disease through stimulating brain growth factors such as brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), promoting neurogenesis.

Cordyceps, for example, not only improved memory, but also protected the brain from damage by reducing inflammation and supporting neuronal sprouting, while reishi increased brain plasticity, reduced amyloid and lengthened neuronal lifespan. And many of you may also be aware of the effect of these two mushrooms on boosting immunity and fighting bacterial and viral infection.