Scientific Effect
Lion's Mane is an edible and medicinal mushroom. It may have antioxidant activity and can contribute to cognitive health.
Clinical Study
Lion's Mane Mushroom, Hericium erinaceus (Bull.: Fr.) Pers. Suppresses H2O2-Induced Oxidative Damage and LPS-Induced Inflammation in HT22 Hippocampal Neurons and BV2 Microglia.
Results
"...oral supplementation with H. erinaceus yields specific and selective improvements in recognition memory..."
Study Citation
Kushairi, N., Phan, C. W., Sabaratnam, V., David, P., & Naidu, M. (2019). Lion’s Mane Mushroom, Hericium erinaceus (Bull.: Fr.) Pers. Suppresses H2O2-Induced Oxidative Damage and LPS-Induced Inflammation in HT22 Hippocampal Neurons and BV2 Microglia. Antioxidants, 8(8), 261.
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...H. erinaceum could be utilized in the development of natural antioxidant and anti-osteoporotic nutraceuticals...
Results
"Antioxidant and Anti-Osteoporotic Activities of Aromatic Compounds and Sterols from Hericium erinaceum."
Study Citation
Li, W., Lee, S., Jang, H., Ma, J., & Kim, Y. (2017). Antioxidant and anti-osteoporotic activities of aromatic compounds and sterols from Hericium erinaceum. Molecules, 22(1), 108.
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...H. erinaceus contained neuroactive compounds which induced NGF-synthesis and promoted neurite outgrowth...
Results
"Neurotrophic properties of the Lion's mane medicinal mushroom, Hericium erinaceus (Higher Basidiomycetes) from Malaysia."
Study Citation
Lai, P. L., Naidu, M., Sabaratnam, V., Wong, K. H., David, R. P., Kuppusamy, U. R., ... & Malek, S. N. A. (2013). Neurotrophic properties of the Lion's mane medicinal mushroom, Hericium erinaceus (Higher Basidiomycetes) from Malaysia. International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms, 15(6).
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