ABSTRACT - Mental abilities and cognitive functions are generally associated with the brain in our skull. But there exists yet another system of neurons: governing the function of the gastro-intestinal (GI) tract recently gaining the name of a ‘second brain’. Evolutionarily and historically, behind the formation and function of our organs was always the food we ate. Food chosen with respect to its innate characteristics is ready to serve as the most natural protective and corrective factor even today. Wholesome food can be distinguished through different approaches of modern research, traditional use and personal preferences. The more criteria taken into account, the more vivid the solutions. Multilateral approaches to individualised nutrition can provide elegant and long-term supportive strategies to the dynamic of health. With respect to mental abilities and cognitive functions, promising added value can be brought to the diet through the mushrooms lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus) and turkey tail (Trametes/Coriolus versicolor).
The studies referred to with Coriolus versicolor and with Hericium erinaceus are based on studies using biomass mushrooms supplied by Mycology Research Laboratories Ltd.
Clinical Articles
The following section outlines the clinical papers, posters and proposals that refer to the clinical use of MRL mushroom nutrition products. This information is for healthcare practitioners only and should not be provided to members of the general public.
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Clinical articles
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Impact of Gastrointestinal Tract on Mushroom Biomass: Deciphering Their Potential on Gut Microbiota Modulation.
Helena Araújo-Rodrigues, Ana Sofia Salsinha, João Bettencourt Relvas, Freni K. Tavaria, Manuela E. Pintado Presented at the the 10th International Human Microbiome Consortium (IHMC) Congress held on June 22-25, 2024 in Rome Italy. -
Redox Modulation of Meniere Disease by Coriolus Versicolor Treatment, a Nutritional Mushroom Approach with Neuroprotective Potential.
Rosanna Di Paola, Rosalba Siracusa, Roberta Fusco, Marialaura Ontario, Gaetano Cammilleri, Licia Pantano, Maria Scuto, Mario Tomasello, Sestina Spanò, Angela Trovato Salinaro, Ali S. Abdelhameed, Vincenzo Ferrantelli, Antonio Arcidiacono, Tilman Fritsch, Gabriella Lupo, Anna Signorile, Luigi Maiolino, Salvatore Cuzzocrea, and Vittorio Calabrese.
Curr Neuropharmacol 2023 Dec 8. PMID: 38073105
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Mushrooms as Functional Foods for Ménière’s Disease.
Victoria Bell and Tito Horácio Fernandes.
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13, 12348. -
Antioxidants, Hormetic Nutrition, and Autism.
Modafferi Sergio, Lupo Gabriella, Tomasello Mario, Rampulla Francesco, Ontario Marialaura,
Scuto Maria, Trovato Salinaro Angela, Arcidiacono Antonio, Anfuso Carmelina Daniela,
Legmouz Maria, Azzaoui Fatima-Zahra, Palmeri Agostino, Spano’ Sestina, Biamonte Francesca,
Cammilleri Gaetano, Fritsch Tilman, Sidenkova Alena, Calabrese Edward, Wenzel Uwe and Calabrese Vittorio. Curr Neuropharmacol. 2023 Aug 17.