A medicinal mushroom with the name “bearded tooth fungus” may not sound like something you want to eat. But adding it to your diet could support cognitive function.
Lion’s mane mushroom — also known as “bearded tooth fungus” or “hedgehog mushroom,” (or hericium erinaceus in the fungi kingdom) — grows wild in North America, Europe, or Asia, but you may also find it in many nootropic supplements available today. Its use goes back hundreds of years in traditional Chinese culture as a tonic for supporting overall health and longevity.
Fortunately, its use has spread from China and Japan, and it’s now easily available to anyone who wants it. Here’s a closer look at some of the benefits of this fantastic fungus — all of which are supported by research.
Health Benefits of Lion’s Mane Mushroom Extract
1. Supports Memory, Focus, and Concentration
- At any given moment, how many tabs do you have open on your internet browser, and how many screens are you looking at? As a fast-paced society of multitaskers, it can be difficult to concentrate on one task when you really need to.
- It’s said that lion’s mane mushroom is one of nature’s most powerful brain foods because it helps stimulate nerve growth factor (NGF) production (1). NGF is a neuropeptide that helps maintain neurons, which are the cells responsible for helping your brain process and transmit information. So, whether you need to study for an exam, write a paper, or focus better at work, the neurotrophic benefits of lion’s mane mushroom may help.
- One of the most discussed benefits of lion’s mane in online forums is the steady energy boost it provides without the jitters of other stimulants. In fact, our friends at have even created mushroom coffee with lion’s mane, so you can take advantage of the energy boost without suffering the caffeine crash later.
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There’s a few reasons why lion’s mane may help with energy. First, lion’s mane contains antioxidants that support overall cellular health (2). Since energy transport takes place between your cells, the more antioxidants you have in your diet, the easier it is for your body to produce energy.
- Secondly, lion’s mane has been shown to reduce lactic acid in the blood, which may cause fatigue after intense physical activity. It also promotes increased tissue glycogen content which promotes energy production (3).
- Lion’s mane mushrooms may enhance the immune system, partly by reducing inflammation and preventing oxidation.
- Your nervous system controls almost every bodily function. That’s why damage to even a few nerves can cause a huge range of problems, such as pain, loss of sensation, loss of movement, vision problems and cardiac issues. In cases of severe damage, it can even cause paralysis and brain damage.
- Multiple animal studies have shown that Lion’s Mane helps to promote nerve cell repair and regeneration. This may aid in speeding up recovery from nervous system injuries.[9][10][11][12]
- Lion’s Mane may also help reduce the severity of brain damage after a stroke. In one animal study, a high dose was given to rats recovering from a stroke and helped to reduce brain injury by up to 44%.[13]
Sounds Great- But Is Lion’s Mane Mushroom Safe?
While we don’t yet have many human studies of Lion’s Mane, no adverse effects have been found in animal studies and it’s generally regarded as safe for most people. That said, you should avoid Lion’s Mane if you are:
- Allergic or sensitive to mushrooms.
- Pregnant.
- Breastfeeding.
- Suffering from respiratory illness.
- Suffering from a bleeding condition.
- Due to have surgery.
How to Take Lion’s Mane and Where to Find it
You can cook lion’s mane mushrooms in butter and eat them whole, boil them in hot water, or take lion’s mane extract as a nutritional supplement in capsule, tablet, tincture, and powder form. World Of Nature carry lion’s mane mushroom extract, capsules etc.
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