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Brain-friendly Lion's Mane Mushrooms
Lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus) has been used for centuries by societies in the East and in Asia. In recent years, interest in this culinary herb soared owing to its remarkable versatility.
Although most of the research on lion’s mane was done on mice or in test tubes, there was certainly enough evidence to cause a stir.
Mood
In 2010, a small Japanese study on menopausal women found lowered levels of irritability and anxiety among in women who took lion’s mane for a period of four weeks. Those in the placebo group did not experience the same benefits. Two later studies (2015; 2018) have shown that lion’s mane reduces depressive behaviour markers and anxiety in mice.
Cognition
A 2013 a study found that two compounds in Malaysian lion’s mane (hericenones and erinacines) can promote nerve growth by stimulating the synthesis of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) in nerve cells. Add to this the findings of a 2016 Chinese study on lion’s mane and its role in the protection against and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, and the spotlight was turned on!
Stomach ulcers
Lion's mane seems to improve ulcers in two ways. It exerts an anti-inflammatory effect on an irritated stomach lining and it suppresses Helicobacter pylori bacteria, commonly linked to stomach ulcers.
Cardiovascular benefits
Hericenone B, a compound found in lion’s mane, protects us against stroke of heart attacks by inhibiting abnormal blood clot formation. Moreover, is seems to lower “bad” cholesterol (LDL-cholesterol) and triglyceride levels linked to heart disease and stroke.
Cancer
Lion’s mane has strong anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immune supporting properties. By cutting off the blood supply of cancer cells, lion’s mane inhibits them from spreading to other organs.
Diabetes
Living with the challenges of diabetes can be difficult. Lion’s mane may just be what the doctor ordered. Lion’s mane seems to block the enzyme alpha-glucosidase, which is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates in the small intestines. Through this mechanism, blood glucose levels is lowered. Lion’s mane may also assist with diabetic nerve pain and nerve degeneration. A 2015 Chinese study on diabetic rats treated with lion’s mane showed significant less diabetic neuropathic pain in the group treated with lion’s mane.
Bone density
A 2017 Chinese study on lion’s mane showed that specific polysaccharides in these mushrooms strengthen bone density in mice. These polysaccharides also seem to inhibit osteoclasts, which are bone cells that stimulate the breakdown of bone.
Your Wellbeing Lion’s Mane 500mg currently sells for R276 for 60 capsules. Take one to three capsules daily. Kindly note that this price is subject to change. Click here to view this product on our online store.
References:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24266378
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5133811/
https://selfhacked.com/blog/all-about-lions-mane/
Lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus) has been used for centuries by societies in the East and in Asia. In recent years, interest in this culinary herb soared owing to its remarkable versatility.
Although most of the research on lion’s mane was done on mice or in test tubes, there was certainly enough evidence to cause a stir.
Mood
In 2010, a small Japanese study on menopausal women found lowered levels of irritability and anxiety among in women who took lion’s mane for a period of four weeks. Those in the placebo group did not experience the same benefits. Two later studies (2015; 2018) have shown that lion’s mane reduces depressive behaviour markers and anxiety in mice.
Cognition
A 2013 a study found that two compounds in Malaysian lion’s mane (hericenones and erinacines) can promote nerve growth by stimulating the synthesis of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) in nerve cells. Add to this the findings of a 2016 Chinese study on lion’s mane and its role in the protection against and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, and the spotlight was turned on!
Stomach ulcers
Lion's mane seems to improve ulcers in two ways. It exerts an anti-inflammatory effect on an irritated stomach lining and it suppresses Helicobacter pylori bacteria, commonly linked to stomach ulcers.
Cardiovascular benefits
Hericenone B, a compound found in lion’s mane, protects us against stroke of heart attacks by inhibiting abnormal blood clot formation. Moreover, is seems to lower “bad” cholesterol (LDL-cholesterol) and triglyceride levels linked to heart disease and stroke.
Cancer
Lion’s mane has strong anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immune supporting properties. By cutting off the blood supply of cancer cells, lion’s mane inhibits them from spreading to other organs.
Diabetes
Living with the challenges of diabetes can be difficult. Lion’s mane may just be what the doctor ordered. Lion’s mane seems to block the enzyme alpha-glucosidase, which is responsible for breaking down carbohydrates in the small intestines. Through this mechanism, blood glucose levels is lowered. Lion’s mane may also assist with diabetic nerve pain and nerve degeneration. A 2015 Chinese study on diabetic rats treated with lion’s mane showed significant less diabetic neuropathic pain in the group treated with lion’s mane.
Bone density
A 2017 Chinese study on lion’s mane showed that specific polysaccharides in these mushrooms strengthen bone density in mice. These polysaccharides also seem to inhibit osteoclasts, which are bone cells that stimulate the breakdown of bone.
Your Wellbeing Lion’s Mane 500mg currently sells for R276 for 60 capsules. Take one to three capsules daily. Kindly note that this price is subject to change. Click here to view this product on our online store.
References:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24266378