Who were the subjects of the study?

The study was conducted over 18 weeks targeting 47 healthy elderly Japanese people aged 60 to 85.

In which journal was the paper published?

The findings were published in the 'Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology' on April 30, 2026.

Do all Maitake mushrooms have the same effect?

No, while the Y10M strain showed cognitive improvement, the C5304 strain did not show significant changes.

With which institutions was this research co-conducted?

Yukiguni Factory Co., Ltd. conducted the research jointly with Kobe Pharmaceutical University and Kato Hospital.

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Maitake Mushroom Study Shows Cognitive Improvement in Healthy Older Adults

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Yukiguni Factory revealed that ingestion of Maitake Y10M strain improves cognitive function and activates immune cells (NK cells) in healthy older adults, published in JNSV.

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Q: What research findings were announced?: A: It was confirmed that consuming the Maitake Y10M strain improves cognitive function and activates NK cells in healthy elderly individuals.
Q: Who were the subjects of the study?: A: The study was conducted over 18 weeks targeting 47 healthy elderly Japanese people aged 60 to 85.
Q: In which journal was the paper published?: A: The findings were published in the 'Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology' on April 30, 2026.
Q: Do all Maitake mushrooms have the same effect?: A: No, while the Y10M strain showed cognitive improvement, the C5304 strain did not show significant changes.
Q: With which institutions was this research co-conducted?: A: Yukiguni Factory Co., Ltd. conducted the research jointly with Kobe Pharmaceutical University and Kato Hospital.