Afia Vital Mushrooms - Lion's Mane 45 Count

Lion’s mane mushrooms, also known as hou tou gu or yamabushitake, are large, white, shaggy mushrooms that resemble a lion’s mane as they grow. They have both culinary and medical uses in Asian countries like China, India, Japan and Korea

Benefits of Lion's mane :

Could Protect Against Dementia -   Studies have found that lion’s mane mushrooms contain two special compounds that can stimulate the growth of brain cells: hericenones and erinacines .  Additionally, animal studies have found that lion’s mane may help protect against Alzheimer’s disease, a degenerative brain disease that causes progressive memory loss. In fact, lion’s mane mushroom and its extracts have been shown to reduce symptoms of memory loss in mice, as well as prevent neuronal damage caused by amyloid-beta plaques, which accumulate in the brain during Alzheimer’s disease

Helps Relieve Mild Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety - Animal studies have found that lion’s mane extract can also help regenerate brain cells and improve the functioning of the hippocampus, a region of the brain responsible for processing memories and emotional responses

May Speed Recovery from Nervous System Injuries - Research has found that lion’s mane mushroom extract may help speed recovery from these types of injuries by stimulating the growth and repair of nerve cells. Studies have found that lion’s mane extract can speed up recovery time from nervous system injuries. In fact, Lion’s Mane Mushroom extract has been shown to reduce recovery time by 23–41% when given to rats with nervous system injuries.

Protects Against Ulcers in the Digestive Tract - Lion’s mane extract may protect against the development of stomach ulcers by inhibiting the growth of H. pylori and protecting the stomach lining from damage.

Reduces Heart Disease Risk - Research shows that lion’s mane extract can  reduce the risk of heart disease including obesity, high triglycerides, large amounts of oxidized cholesterol.

Helps Manage Diabetes Symptoms - Diabetes is a disease that occurs when the body loses the ability to control blood sugar levels. As a result, levels are consistently elevated. Lion’s mane mushroom may be beneficial for diabetes management by improving blood sugar control and reducing some of these side effects.

May Help Fight Cancer - Lion’s Mane extract is mixed with human cancer cells in a test tube, they cause the cancer cells to die at a faster rate. This has been demonstrated with several types of cancer cells, including liver, colon, stomach and blood cancer cells.

 Reduces Inflammation and Oxidative Stress - Research shows that lion’s mane mushrooms contain powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds that may help reduce the impact of these illnesses . In fact, one study examining the antioxidant abilities of 14 different mushroom species found that lion’s mane had the fourth highest antioxidant activity and recommended it be considered a good dietary source of antioxidants.

Boosts the Immune System - Research shows that Lion’s Mane mushroom can boost immunity by increasing the activity of the intestinal immune system, which protects the body from pathogens that enter the gut through the mouth or nose.

Side Effects Of Lion's Mane Mushroom :

Anyone who is allergic or sensitive to mushrooms should avoid lion’s mane, since it is a species of mushroom. There have been documented cases of people experiencing difficulty breathing or skin rashes after exposure to lion’s mane mushrooms, likely related to allergies.

Animal studies suggest that lion’s mane mushroom and its extracts are very safe, even at high doses. However, allergic reactions in humans have been reported, so anyone with a known mushroom allergy should avoid it.