Can Mushrooms Help in Managing Alzheimer’s Disease? Here’s What we Know – India.com

Alzheimers disease is a mental health issue that sets in mid 60s which leads to deterioration the memory and thinking skills. It accounts for 60 to 70% of dementia cases. Having to deal with difficulties relating to thinking, reasoning, remembering, and behaviour, life turns harder with time after the onset of Alzheimers disease.Also Read - Alzheimers Disease And Dementia: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnostic Tests And Treatment

Although there is no treatment for Alzheimers disease, medications help manage symptoms and cope with the disease. With nootropics being widely used in treating patients suffering from Alzheimers disease, the question is could consuming food that are natural nootropics help managing symptoms of Alzheimers disease. Nootropics are substances that have stimulant effects and help boosting brains performance which enhances memory. Also Read - World Alzheimer's Day 2021: From Weight Loss to Anger Issues - Major Symptoms You Should Know About

Certain types of mushrooms are natural nootropics that boost the brains functions when consumed. Lions Mane mushroom, Chaga mushroom and Cordyceps are popular super mushrooms that are widely used among health enthusiasts for strengthening the immune system and improving gut balance. Their nootropic benefits make them apt to be used to help managing symptoms of Alzheimers disease. Also Read - Alzheimers Likely Causes Identified Says Australian Researchers

The simplest way is to replace your regular coffee with mushroom coffee.

(Authored article by Rajat Bahl, Director at The Forest Superfood)

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