Oyster Mushrooms: Lovastatin and Health Benefits
Evidence analysis of Pleurotus ostreatus: natural lovastatin content, ergothioneine antioxidant effects, beta-glucan immune benefits, nutritional composition, and culinary uses.
Medicinal Mushrooms
Reishi Mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum): Evidence-Based Review of Benefits, Risks, and Dosage
Comprehensive evidence review of Reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) for immune support, cancer adjunct, fatigue, and metabolic health. Includes clinical data, mechanisms, dosage, and safety profile.
Lion's Mane Mushroom: NGF/BDNF Support and Cognitive Evidence
Evidence analysis of Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus): erinacines and hericenones stimulate NGF/BDNF production. Modest cognitive benefits in older adults with MCI (MMSE +0.8-1.5 points); inconsistent results in healthy young adults. NGF/BDNF support for spike-induced neurodegeneration, basal ganglia recovery, and hippocampal neuroprotection relevant to HAND criteria and Long COVID cognitive impairment.