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Nature to the Rescue: The Antiviral Effects of Mushrooms - Brain Wave

Nature to the Rescue: The Antiviral Effects of ...

During the winter months, when viral spread is at its peak, even small protective measures can make a difference. Supporting your immune system naturally may help you stay resilient through...

Nature to the Rescue: The Antiviral Effects of ...

During the winter months, when viral spread is at its peak, even small protective measures can make a difference. Supporting your immune system naturally may help you stay resilient through...

Mushrooms to Treat Depression? I Feel Better Already - Brain Wave

Mushrooms to Treat Depression? I Feel Better Al...

A recent scientific review published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research examined a wide range of medicinal mushrooms and their potential role in treating depression (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40289452/). The authors reviewed evidence...

Mushrooms to Treat Depression? I Feel Better Al...

A recent scientific review published in Molecular Nutrition & Food Research examined a wide range of medicinal mushrooms and their potential role in treating depression (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40289452/). The authors reviewed evidence...

The Mushroom of Immortality vs. Menopause. Mamma Mia! - Brain Wave

The Mushroom of Immortality vs. Menopause. Mamm...

Ganoderma lucidum, also called reishi, is a large, reddish-brown mushroom with a distinctive fan-like appearance that is often used in traditional Chinese medicine for health, vitality, and illness.   While...

The Mushroom of Immortality vs. Menopause. Mamm...

Ganoderma lucidum, also called reishi, is a large, reddish-brown mushroom with a distinctive fan-like appearance that is often used in traditional Chinese medicine for health, vitality, and illness.   While...

Misconceptions about cordyceps: the “Zombie Mushroom” - Brain Wave

Misconceptions about cordyceps: the “Zombie Mus...

Interestingly, cordycepin is structurally like a molecule essential for all life called adenosine, which is a key part of DNA as well as ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the molecule that provides...

Misconceptions about cordyceps: the “Zombie Mus...

Interestingly, cordycepin is structurally like a molecule essential for all life called adenosine, which is a key part of DNA as well as ATP (adenosine triphosphate), the molecule that provides...

Lion’s mane makes you smaht - Brain Wave

Lion’s mane makes you smaht

As Chief Scientific Kook here at Brain Wave, I’m excited to share regular updates about the incredible health benefits of mushrooms. A recent paper (https://lnkd.in/eam2dgKG) published just last year highlights...

Lion’s mane makes you smaht

As Chief Scientific Kook here at Brain Wave, I’m excited to share regular updates about the incredible health benefits of mushrooms. A recent paper (https://lnkd.in/eam2dgKG) published just last year highlights...

Is it ok to take lion's mane and other medicinal mushrooms while pregnant or nursing? - Brain Wave

Is it ok to take lion's mane and other medicina...

Hi Everyone, Dr. Andy here with an update on the science behind mushrooms.   One question we receive often is whether functional mushrooms are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. As...

Is it ok to take lion's mane and other medicina...

Hi Everyone, Dr. Andy here with an update on the science behind mushrooms.   One question we receive often is whether functional mushrooms are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. As...