Health Benefits of Lion’s Mane Mushroom

1. The brain’s ability to grow and form new connections typically declines with age, which may explain why mental functioning gets worse in many older adults. 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.
2. Up to one-third of people living in developed countries experience symptoms of anxiety and depression, While there are many causes of anxiety and depression, chronic inflammation could be a major contributing factor. New animal research has found that lion’s mane mushroom extract has anti-inflammatory effects that can reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression in mice.
3. Major risk factors for heart disease include obesity, high triglycerides, large amounts of oxidized cholesterol, and an increased tendency to get blood clots. Research shows that lion’s mane extract can influence some of these factors and reduce the risk of heart disease. Studies in rats and mice have found that lion’s mane mushroom extract improves fat metabolism and lowers triglyceride levels