Mushrooms
Rich in spermidine (9.2 mg per 100g); plain white mushrooms may have twice the spermidine of fancier varieties like enoki or shiitake. Cooking does not affect spermidine levels.
Active Compounds
Bioactive compounds found in Mushrooms, based on research from longevity science.
- Spermidine
9.2 mg per 100g serving.
Source: How Not to Age
- Ergothioneine
Source: How Not to Age
- B vitamins
mushrooms, which are low in calories and high in B vitamins and have a meaty texture and umami flavor
Source: The Young Forever Cookbook
- Vitamin D
Mushrooms are a superfood containing three different sources of B vitamins and vitamin D, which help the body better absorb calcium
Source: The Young Forever Cookbook
Health Benefits
Health conditions and aging processes that Mushrooms may influence, based on the source research.
Reduces Risk Of
- Breast cancerhalf a mushroom daily
Women who ate about half a mushroom or more per day had 64 percent lower odds of breast cancer. Mushrooms with green tea: nearly 90 percent lower odds.; Eating mushrooms and sipping at least half a tea bag's worth of green tea each day was associated with nearly 90 percent lower breast cancer odds.
Source: How Not to Die
Biological Mechanisms
How Mushrooms works at a cellular level.
- SupportsBoosts immune function
Eating a cup of cooked white button mushrooms daily showed a 50 percent boost in IgA antibody levels within just one week.; Mushrooms appear to blunt the inflammatory response while boosting immune and anticancer function, offering immunity without aggravating diseases of inflammation.
- SupportsIncreases IgA Production
Eating a cup of cooked white button mushrooms daily showed a 50% boost in IgA levels in saliva after just one week.
- SupportsImproves Bone Health
vitamin D, which help the body better absorb calcium, leading to healthier bones for life
Dosage Recommendations
Specific amounts mentioned in the research literature.
- 1 cup dailyfor Boosts immune function
Eating a cup of cooked white button mushrooms daily showed a 50 percent boost in IgA antibody levels within just one week.; Mushrooms appear to blunt the inflammatory response while boosting immune and anticancer function, offering immunity without aggravating diseases of inflammation.
Source: How Not to Die
- half a mushroom dailyfor Breast cancer
Women who ate about half a mushroom or more per day had 64 percent lower odds of breast cancer. Mushrooms with green tea: nearly 90 percent lower odds.; Eating mushrooms and sipping at least half a tea bag's worth of green tea each day was associated with nearly 90 percent lower breast cancer odds.
Source: How Not to Die
- 1 cup cooked dailyfor Increases IgA Production
Eating a cup of cooked white button mushrooms daily showed a 50% boost in IgA levels in saliva after just one week.
Source: How Not to Die
- half a mushroom per dayfor Breast cancer
White mushrooms have been shown to block the estrogen synthase enzyme. Women who ate about half a mushroom or more per day had 64 percent lower odds of breast cancer.
Source: How Not to Die
Tips & Recommendations
Always cook mushrooms to reduce agaritine content
Source: How Not to Die
Recipes with Mushrooms
Sources
- How Not to Age
- The Young Forever Cookbook
- How Not to Die
- Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- Young Forever