Lion’s Mane mushroom actually looks a bit like a white pom-pom, and its botanical name translates to ‘hedgehog’. It has been used traditionally in China for hundreds of years, prescribed for many ailments including stomach problems and cancer prevention. It is known to increase the strength of the immune system, helping the body ward off sickness and stay healthy. Recent studies have found it to have antioxidant effects, reduce blood lipid and blood glucose levels, to increase cognition and memory, reduce anxiety, and stimulate Nerve Growth Factor (lack of NGF can contribute to dementia and Alzheimer’s)
Lion’s Mane benefits may include increased cognition and memory, strengthened immune system (immuno-modulator), antioxidant effects, brain tissue regeneration, stimulation of Nerve Growth Factor (Dementia & Alzheimer’s prevention/recovery), digestive health (reduces inflammation), treatment of stomach and duodenal ulcers; nerve support and the reduction of anxiety & depression.