Medicinal Mushrooms - An Emerging Superfood for Brain Health

This book presents an extensive exploration of how medicinal mushrooms can enhance brain health, boost cognitive function, and support overall well-being.
With growing interest in natural nootropics, adaptogens, and holistic wellness, medicinal mushrooms are gaining recognition as one of the most potent functional foods for cognitive longevity. Backed by scientific research and centuries of traditional wisdom, this book unveils the powerful neuroprotective, adaptogenic, and immune-boosting properties of fungi like Lion s Mane, Reishi, Cordyceps, and Chaga. This book delves deep into the bioactive compounds found in medicinal mushrooms such as beta-glucans, hericenones, erinacines, and triterpenes and explains how they work to protect neurons, reduce inflammation, enhance nerve regeneration, and balance stress hormones. Apart from mechanistic studies, the book also highlights easy and practical ways to incorporate mushrooms into daily routine through supplements, teas, tinctures, and delicious recipes.
Thus this book aims to be a practical guide to unlock the full potential of fungi for mind and body. By bridging the gap between ancient healing traditions and modern neuroscience, this book serves as an essential reading for neuroscientists, nutritionists, health-conscious individuals, biohackers, and anyone eager to explore nature s most powerful brain-boosting superfoods.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1. An overview of the nutritional and potential health benefits of medicinal mushrooms.- Chapter 2. Edible mushrooms: structure, key compounds and biological effects.- Chapter 3. Introducing the best medicinal mushrooms for brain health.- Chapter 4. Molecular basis and potential antioxidant mechanisms of medicinal mushrooms.- Chapter 5. Medicinal mushrooms and their effects on memory and cognitive function.- Chapter 6. Medicinal mushrooms and mental disorders: How mushrooms affect anxiety and depression.- Chapter 7. Protective mechanisms of medicinal mushrooms and their biomolecules against neurodegeneration.- Chapter 8. Therapeutic potential of the medicinal mushroom in Alzheimer's disease.- Chapter 9. Therapeutic potential of the medicinal mushroom in Parkinson's disease.- Chapter 10. Medicinal mushrooms as an effective early nutritional intervention for dementia management.- Chapter 11. The role of medicinal mushrooms in brain development and aging.- Chapter 12. Medicinal mushroom consumption patterns and brain health: Global perspectives and future directions.

Über den Autor / die Autorin

Nasrollah Moradikor, Ph.D. is currently the research director and principal investigator at the International Center for Neuroscience Research in Tbilisi, Georgia. He has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in promoting applied neuroscience research and establishing fruitful collaborations among scientists worldwide. Dr. Nasrallah's research program is dedicated to developing interventions for the prevention and treatment of neurological disorders. His team investigates the molecular mechanisms and therapeutics of brain disorders, including Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases, employing both clinical and experimental models. They have also investigated sex differences in Neuropsychiatric disorders. In 2021, Dr. Nasrollah founded a new community platform named “Neuroscience Network” to support and develop neuroscience in the world. His ability to create a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment has been instrumental in promoting the development of aspiring neuroscientists. Nasrallah has strong collaborations with international neuroscience organizations, he is well-motivated, hardworking and chaired many international event’s and programs. He has over 15 years of research and teaching experience in the field of brain health. Nasrollah has been on the scientific advisory board and evaluation committees of several institutions abroad. He currently serves as an editor, editorial board member and section editor of several reputed journals in the field of neuroscience. His contributions to the scientific community are evident through his publications, as well as more than 15 years of editorial expertise. He is an active professional member of EBHO, FENS, EBBS, ISN, ESN, ENCP, MNS, and MDS.
 
Adejoke Elizabeth Memudu, Ph.D. is an accomplished anatomist and neuroscientist, currently serving as a lecturer in the Department of Anatomy at Edo State University, Iyamho, Edo State, Nigeria.   She had are academic degrees: B.Sc Anatomy from the University of Ilorin Nigeria ; M.Sc. Anatomy from the University of Lagos,Nigeria  and Ph.D. Anatomy from University of Ilorin,Nigeria (Neuroscience). She has a strong academic and research background in neuroanatomy and neurodegenerative diseases. She is a recipient of a number of neuroscience grants such as IBRO travel award and IBRO/DANA Brain Awareness Week (BAW) grant. Her research works focus on understanding the structural and functional changes in the brain associated with cognitive disorders, and environmental factors through heavy metal induced neurodegeneration in animal models. Her research spans molecular neurobiology, neuropharmacology, and neurotoxicology, with particular interest in dementia-related conditions such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. She is also actively engaged in translational neuroscience, exploring the therapeutic potentials of natural products, including nutraceuticals and medicinal mushrooms in brain health and neuroprotection.  She is a member of the Neuroscience Society of Nigeria (NSN), International Society for Neurochemistry (ISN), Society of Neuroscientists of Africa (SONA), Anatomical Society of Nigeria (ASN) and Society of Experimental and Clinical Anatomist (SECAN). She has published her research covering neurobehavioral studies on Alzheimer’s disease, depressive disorder, neurotoxicity, in international peer-reviewed journal. She is also serves as the editorial board member and reviewerfor some journals.  She has mentored and supervised students in various neurosciences research works.

Zusammenfassung

This book presents an extensive exploration of how medicinal mushrooms can enhance brain health, boost cognitive function, and support overall well-being.
With growing interest in natural nootropics, adaptogens, and holistic wellness, medicinal mushrooms are gaining recognition as one of the most potent functional foods for cognitive longevity. Backed by scientific research and centuries of traditional wisdom, this book unveils the powerful neuroprotective, adaptogenic, and immune-boosting properties of fungi like Lion’s Mane, Reishi, Cordyceps, and Chaga. This book delves deep into the bioactive compounds found in medicinal mushrooms such as beta-glucans, hericenones, erinacines, and triterpenes and explains how they work to protect neurons, reduce inflammation, enhance nerve regeneration, and balance stress hormones. Apart from mechanistic studies, the book also highlights easy and practical ways to incorporate mushrooms into daily routine—through supplements, teas, tinctures, and delicious recipes.
Thus this book aims to be a practical guide to unlock the full potential of fungi for mind and body. By bridging the gap between ancient healing traditions and modern neuroscience, this book serves as an essential reading for neuroscientists, nutritionists, health-conscious individuals, biohackers, and anyone eager to explore nature’s most powerful brain-boosting superfoods.

Produktdetails

• Mitarbeit: Elizabeth Memudu (Herausgeber), Adejoke Elizabeth MEMUDU (Herausgeber), Nasrollah Moradikor (Herausgeber)
• Verlag: Springer, Berlin
• Sprache: Englisch
• Produktform: Fester Einband
• Erscheint: 18.12.2025
• EAN: 9789819527731
• ISBN: 978-981-9527-73-1
• Seiten: 223
• Illustration: VI, 223 p. 12 illus., 11 illus. in color.
• Serie: Nutritional Neurosciences
• Themen: Naturwissenschaften, Medizin, Informatik, Technik > Medizin > Nichtklinische Fächer; Diätetik und Ernährung, Kognitive Psychologie, Lebensmittel- und Getränketechnologie, Kognitive Neurowissenschaft / Biopsychologie, Nutrition, Food Science, Neuropharmacology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Neurological Disorders, Learning and Memory, Natural Remedies for Brain Fog, Neuroprotective Properties of Mushrooms, Natural Nootropics for Mental Clarity, Benefits of Lion's Mane for memory, Adaptogenic Mushrooms for Brain Power