These mushrooms might magnify memory
From HBO’s The Last of Us to traditional Chinese medicine, lion’s mane mushrooms (Hericium erinaceus) have been used for centuries for their potential anti-inflammatory properties and cauterizing wounds. Now, a team of researchers from Australia and South Korea have discovered an active compound from the edible lion’s mane mushroom that can enhance memory and stimulate nerve growth. This could potentially be used to protect against neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Read full article here