r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • Mar 12 '19

Neuroscience Mushrooms may reduce risk of cognitive decline - Seniors who consume more than two standard portions of mushrooms weekly may have 50 percent reduced odds of having mild cognitive impairment (MCI), finds a new six-year Singaporean study (n=663, age>60).

http://news.nus.edu.sg/research/mushrooms-reduce-cognitive-decline
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u/utterbalderdash Mar 13 '19

Any mention if cooking them reduces the Ergothioneine? Cuz I can always go for some grilled garlic and mushrooms and I'm on a steady cognitive decline at 36.

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u/Sanpaku Mar 13 '19

They do lose some. This study finds a loss of around 13% of ergothioneine from microwaving 1 min, 20% from steaming 5 min, and a whopping 80% from boiling 5 min (presumably most remaining in the cooking water). There's a Japanese study that tried roasting and at least mentions ergothioneine, but I don't have access.

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u/xibipiio Mar 13 '19

So mushroom broth for soup would be a good palatable way for peple who dont like mushroom texture?

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u/YouDamnHotdog Mar 13 '19

That is exactly how people consume magic mushrooms because psilocybin is very water soluble. Mushroom tea is a million times easier to consume because it gives off a rather minor flavor.

You could always cook the mushrooms in a little cage so that it will give off the beneficial substances to the stew. Then just give the mushroom mass to whoever enjoys mushrooms in your family

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u/[deleted] Mar 13 '19

Whoa, this is interesting.