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Fungal Bioactive Compounds as Emerging Therapeutic Options for Age-Related Neurodegenerative Disorders

Mushrooms contain special compounds that may help protect our brains as we age. These fungal compounds fight inflammation, reduce harmful free radicals, and help clear out damaged cellular parts—all things that slow down brain aging and diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. While the research looks very promising in lab and animal studies, scientists still need to figure out how to make these compounds work better in the human body and prove they’re safe and effective in patients.

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Olive mill solid waste induces beneficial mushroom-specialized metabolite diversity revealed by computational metabolomics strategies

This study shows how adding olive mill waste to mushroom growing substrate can increase beneficial compounds in mushrooms while reducing harmful toxins. Researchers grew two types of edible mushrooms (lion’s mane and king oyster) on substrate containing different amounts of olive mill waste and used advanced chemical analysis to identify how the waste affected the mushrooms’ medicinal compounds. Adding olive mill waste increased healthy compounds like hericenones and erinacerins while decreasing toxic enniatin compounds, potentially creating safer and more nutritious mushrooms for consumers.

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Antioxidative Activities of Micronized Solid-State Cultivated Hericium erinaceus Rich in Erinacine A against MPTP-Induced Damages

Researchers tested a processed form of Lion’s mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) to see if it could protect against Parkinson’s disease-like damage in mice. The mushroom mycelium was specially processed to break down cell walls and increase its effectiveness. When given to mice exposed to a Parkinson’s-causing toxin, the mushroom treatment restored dopamine levels and reduced harmful oxidative stress in the brain and liver in a dose-dependent manner.

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Benefits, side effects, and uses of Hericium erinaceus as a supplement: a systematic review

Lion’s Mane mushroom shows promising benefits for brain health, potentially improving memory and reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. It may help prevent cancer by triggering cancer cell death and supports digestive health by promoting beneficial gut bacteria. While generally safe, some people experience mild side effects like stomach discomfort or headaches, making it an accessible supplement for overall wellness.

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Anti-Xanthine Oxidase 5′-Hydroxyhericenes A–D from the Edible Mushroom Hericium erinaceus and Structure Revision of 3-[2,3-Dihydroxy-4-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-1-yl]-pyridine-4,5-diol

Researchers isolated new compounds from Lion’s mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) that can inhibit xanthine oxidase, an enzyme linked to breast cancer development. One compound called hericerin showed strong activity against a specific type of breast cancer cell (T47D cells) while being less harmful to normal cells. The study also corrected a misidentification from previous research, confirming that a compound previously thought to have a different structure was actually adenosine. These findings suggest Lion’s mane could be developed into a natural anti-cancer treatment.

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