MUSHROOM

Lions Mane Mushroom is a medicinal mushroom utilised for strong cognitive enhancing effects and is considered one of the most powerful brain optimising fungi known to man!

The most important benefit of Lion’s Mane mushroom is to stimulate nerve-growth factor (NGF) in certain regions of the brain. There have been many clinical trials which have proven the effects of this mushroom. Please see links below for further information -

National Institute of Medicine 1

National Institute of Medicine 2

National Institute of Medicine 3

The mushroom contains the following active compounds:   

For older people Lion’s Mane mushroom is particular important because the product can act as a neuro protective agent (meaning it cannot stop but can help slow down deterioration and rebuild damaged nerve endings) The mushroom has been prized in ancient Chinese medicine for its powerful healing properties.  Here is a list of the ailments it can help to relieve/improve.

 Inflammation, healing of damaged tissue, improving memory, focus and concentration, reduces depression and anxiety (especially in the elderly), increases energy, reduces lactic acid in the blood, increase tissue glycogen so your body can produce energy quicker, relives symptoms of neuro degenerative diseases, such as dementia (ALS + MND)

 For Diabetics, it is also effective for improving insulin sensitivity, supports gut health, supports cardiovascular health and is also a good source of protein.