Researchers have found that seniors who consume more than 2 portions of mushrooms weekly experienced a 50 per cent reduced risk of memory loss (mild cognitive impairment).
Could a mushroom a day help keep the doctor away? Some early evidence indicates that the Shiitake mushroom boosts immunity. Of the thousands of mushroom species globally, about 20 are used for culinary purposes. Shiitake mushrooms are native to Asia and are cultivated for their culinary and medicinal value.