Two portions of mushrooms each week could 'HALVE risk of brain decline'

Two portions of mushrooms each week could 'HALVE risk of brain decline that leads to dementia in old age' Mushrooms could cut the risk of mild cognitive impairment, scientists said They contain an amino acid which the body can't produce by itself  People with MCI have been found to have much lower levels of the amino acid Scientists said 300g of mushrooms or more per week could have a big impact 

By Sam Blanchard Health Reporter For Mailonline

Published: 11:33 GMT, 13 March 2019 | Updated: 12:19 GMT, 13 March 2019

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Eating two portions of mushrooms per week could halve your risk of abnormal brain decline in old age.

Researchers found people who eat 300g or more of cooked mushrooms – about equal to a medium-sized punnet – have a reduced risk of mild cognitive impairment.

And even eating smaller amounts could still be beneficial, they said.

MCI is between natural brain decline and dementia, and people with the condition may experience forgetfulness and reduced language and attention skills.

Mushrooms contain an amino acid which the body can't make for itself and which is found in particularly low levels in people with MCI, scientists said.

Eating 300g or more of mushrooms per week could be enough to stave off abnormal brain decline in old age, researchers from Singapore have found (stock image)

Eating 300g or more of mushrooms per week could be enough to stave off abnormal brain decline in old age, researchers from Singapore have found (stock image)

Researchers at the National University of Singapore interviewed more than 600 Chinese over-60s over the course of six years about their diet and health.

The participants also took part in tests to work out how well their brains function and give them a 'dementia rating' to asses how much their minds had been damaged by age.

Those who ate more than two portions of cooked mushrooms each week were up to 50 per cent less likely to have mild cognitive impairment.

Although 300g of mushrooms may sound like a lot, the researchers believe even one small portion could still be beneficial for reducing the risk of

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