Lions Mane is a type of mushroom that grows on trunks of dead hardwood trees such as oak. It has a long history of use in East Asian medicine and contains bioactive substances that have many beneficial effects on the body, especially the brain. Here are some details about Lions Mane:
Positive effects:
- Lions Mane mushroom extract has anti-inflammatory effects that can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression in mice.
- Lions Mane extract can help regenerate brain cells and improve the functioning of the hippocampus, a region of the brain that processes memories and emotional responses.
- Lions Mane mushrooms contain a compound called hericenone B, which can decrease the rate of blood clotting and lower the risk of heart attack or stroke.
- Lions Mane extract can kill cancer cells and slow the spread of tumors.
- Lions Mane mushrooms contain powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds that may help reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, and autoimmune disorders.
- Lions Mane mushroom might improve nerve development and function. It might also protect nerves from becoming damaged. It also seems to help protect the lining in the stomach.
Negative effects:
- Lions Mane mushroom is possibly safe when used in a dose of 1 gram daily for 16 weeks. Side effects are mild and may include stomach discomfort.
- There isnt enough reliable information to know if lions mane mushroom is safe when applied to the skin or what the side effects might be.
Ingredients or materials:
- Active ingredients: Hericenones, erinacines, ergosterol, fiber, vitamin D, B vitamins.
- Lions Mane mushrooms are large, white, shaggy mushrooms that resemble a lion’s mane as they grow.
- Lions Mane extract is available in supplement form, and both the fungus and its extracts appear to be beneficial to health.
- People wishing to incorporate Lions Mane mushrooms into their diet should cook them until the outer layer is crispy as the taste can be bitter otherwise. Supplements are available in stores and online in the following forms: capsule, liquid, tablet, powder.
