Khaberni -Health experts have revealed that body odor associated with aging, which many can easily recognize, is not an inevitable result of getting older. Specialists explained that this odor stems from controllable factors, such as diet quality and lifestyle, among other reasons.
In an interview published by The Post newspaper, Dr. Leslie Kenny, a health expert and founder of Oxford Healthspan, explained: «The suitable solution for the unpleasant odor that may accompany some as they age can be eliminated through proper nutrition, specifically by following a diet rich in mushrooms.»
Kenny stated that «mushrooms contain an amino acid called 'ergothioneine,' a powerful antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties, preventing lipid oxidation and imparting a refreshing scent. While all types of mushrooms help treat and stop unpleasant odors, shiitake mushrooms and oyster mushrooms are the best options for delivering beneficial nutrients.»
How do mushrooms address body odor problems?
Dr. Kenny highlighted that the secretion of lipid peroxides, which causes unpleasant odors, is the result of:
• Decreased hormone levels.
• Poor nutrition and a lack of antioxidants.
• Decreased or slowed cell renewal processes.
She added: «It can be said that mushrooms are both preventative and therapeutic. I advise every woman going through pre-menopause and menopause to add more ergothioneine-rich foods, like mushrooms, to their diet to benefit from its multiple health advantages and prevent the occurrence of unpleasant odors.»
Other benefits of consuming mushrooms
1 - Enhances cognition and thinking: Research suggests that the compound ergothioneine aids in clear thinking, with a study finding that a diet rich in mushrooms reduces the risk of cognitive impairment by half.
2 - Enhances cellular renewal and repair processes: Mushrooms are an excellent source of spermidine, an organic compound that activates the autophagy process, a renewal process that removes damaged cell components and recycles them to support cell regeneration. This process has been proven crucial in slowing down aging, protecting against diseases including cancer, maintaining metabolic efficiency, and reducing our body's unpleasant odors as we age.
3 - Boosts immune strength and maintains lung health: A recent study by researchers at McGill University in Canada reported that the compound beta-glucan, a fundamental element in fungi, provides protection for lung health during influenza infections. Numerous other studies have shown that this compound is a natural enhancer of immune strength, helps reduce infection chances, and eases flu symptoms.
4 - Protects from various diseases: Studies have shown that mushrooms protect and slow the progression of cancer, lower blood pressure, improve insulin resistance, protect against brain damage, help maintain bone health, and slow down the aging process of cells.
