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Lion’s Mane
Lion’s Mane
Lion’s Mane
What is it:
Lion’s Mane is a type of edible mushroom that is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine and is becoming increasingly popular in the Western world. Also known as Hericium erinaceus, this mushroom has a distinctive appearance with long, shaggy white spines that resemble a lion’s mane. Lion’s Mane can be used in cooking and can be found in various dishes, such as soups, stews, and stir-fries. Additionally, Lion’s Mane supplements are becoming increasingly popular and can be found in health food stores and online retailers in various forms, including powders, capsules, tinctures, and packaged goods.
Rating:
Lion’s Mane is has been linked to various health benefits in animal and human research, including improved cognitive function, increased neurogenesis, reduced anxiety/depression, improved memory, reduced inflammation, improved intestinal health, and enhanced immune function. It is also a rich source of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
Resources:
- Lion’s mane promotes neurite outgrowth (in vitro)
- Lion’s mane prompted the process of myelination to begin sooner and quicker (in vitro)
- Lion’s mane reduced depression and anxiety in women (randomized controlled trial)
- Lion’s mane improved cognitive function in patients with cognitive decline (double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled trial)
- Lion’s mane improves memory in mice (animal study)
- Lion’s mane promotes neurogenesis on the hippocampus region of the brain in mice (animal study)
- Lion’s mane has beneficial effect on oxidative stress, gut dysbiosis, and intestinal barrier integrity in mice (animal study)
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Clean
It is naturally occurring in food and has no harmful effects on the body. It is real food. It is health promoting.
Caution
It goes into one or more of the below categories
- It is not naturally occurring in food but doesn’t have data showing it has a harmful effect on the body (additives like Gellan Gum)
- It is naturally occurring but can have some harmful effects on the body (added sugars, oils, gums etc.)
We Avoid
It is known to have a harmful effect on the body (ex. All food colorings, Natural Flavors, MSG, Potassium bromate, aspartame, artificial flavors)
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