Due to its anti-inflammatory, immuno-stimulant, and antioxidant properties, various human and animal studies have shown that the mushroom lion’s mane may:
➡Support brain health
➡Improve Mood
➡Boost Focus
How is this possible?
According to studies, lion’s mane extract may help to stimulate the creation of two crucial compounds for brain health support: brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and nerve growth factor (NGF). BDNF increases brain plasticity, which, in the wake of stress or aging, it helps your brain cells stay resilient. NGF plays an important role in the formation of myelin, which is the sheath around nerve cells that help brain cells function properly. As you may already know, antioxidants have the potential to neutralize free radicals in the body, which otherwise might cause inflammation and damage to the cells in our bodies. Furthermore, antioxidants help contribute to the body’s production of BDNF and, in turn, lion’s mane extract helps to stimulate the newly created BDNF (as well as NGF).
When inflammation in the body is reduced, blood flow improves which also provides more oxygen to the brain. When the brain receives more oxygen, its performance is boosted, thereby helping to promote better cognition, learning, and memory.
✍FUN FACT❗ Lion’s mane mushroom has roots in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and is also known as Hericium erinaceus, yamabushitake, hedgehog mushroom and houtou.