Lion's mane mushroom

Lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus) is a medicinal mushroom. Long used in traditional Chinese medicine, lion's mane is widely available in supplement form. Scientific research shows that lion's mane contains several health-promoting substances, including antioxidants and beta-glucan.

9 benefits of Lion’s mane mushroom

• Reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety

• Digestion help

• Help boost brain functions, motivation, and creativity

• Energy and mental focus

• Fat burning and insulin reduction

• Promote nerve cell growth

• Reduce heart disease

• Fight cancer cells

• Help with diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels

Reduce Symptoms of depression and anxiety

Studies have shown the number of people suffering from symptoms of anxiety and depression has risen to about one-third of people. (This research has been done for developed countries).

Lion’s mane mushroom can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Research has shown it contains an anti-inflammatory that can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Brain cells and the Hippocampus (memories and emotional responses part of the brain) function can be improved by taking Lion’s mane.

Studies believe when the Hippocampus is improved it can help reduce anxiety and depression symptoms.

Digestion help 

A healthy gut is one of the most crucial factors for anxiety. Your gut is the number one place that produces hormones such as serotonin (the happy hormone).

Lion’s mane has shown to have a better effect at preventing alcohol induced stomach ulcers than the traditional drugs.

Lion’s mane can also improve the tissue in the intestines by reducing inflammation and damage. This may help treat inflammatory bowel diseases.

Help to boost brain functions, motivation and creativity

Lion’s Mane clears brain fog, increases concentration and focus. General improvement in overall brain functions, immune-modulation and aids digestive organs like the stomach, liver, intestine, and colon. This will help with anxiety, depression, stress disorder management, overall mood, and creativity booster.

Energy and mental focus

Taking the Lion’s mane mushroom can be a great replacement for coffee without the crashes. If you’re like me and can’t have coffee in the afternoon as it will keep you up all night, then boom Lion’s mane is the thing for you with no anxiety jitters!

Fat burning and insulin reduction

Research has shown that metabolism/fat burning improves and lowers triglyceride levels when taking Lion’s mane mushroom. (Triglycerides are a type of fat (lipid) found in your blood)

A daily dose of Lion’s mane was given to rats which were on a high fat diet and the study showed that 42% gained less weight and 27% had lower triglyceride levels at the end of the month.

Lion’s mane mushroom may help with the levels of insulin produced by the pancreas by reducing the production of NGF proteins.

Promoting nerve cell growth

Studies have shown the neuroactive compounds in Lion’s mane have been proven to be neurotrophic.  The encouragement and production of nerve growth factor (NGF).

The human brain naturally produces (NGF) which is vital for the protection, production, and renewal of neurons (circuits in your brain), particularly the sensory neurons which are responsible for the feelings of touch, pain, heat, cold etc.

This has enormous potential implications for those dealing with nerve injury due to accidents, with injuries to the peripheral nerves (meaning the nerves beyond the brain and spinal cord) suggest that:

Taking Lion’s mane daily could promote redevelopment of damaged nerves.

Reduce heart disease

Inhibitory effects of hericenone B, a compound found in the fruiting bodies of Lion's mane ethanol extract, have also been shown to decrease the rate of blood clotting, a major risk of heart attack or stroke.

Fight cancer cells

Lion’s mane mushrooms have been shown to prevent cancerous cells and tumour growth.

Help with diabetes by lowering blood sugar levels

1. Studies on human cells and animals have shown that Lion’s mane could help with diabetes due to its hypoglycemic potential.

2. Lion’s mane may also have benefits to alleviate neuropathic pain, a common long-term complication of diabetes.

3. Compounds found in Lion’s mane may aid in the production of NGF proteins, which influence the pancreas and its ability to produce insulin.