Lion's Mane
Hericium Erinaceus
Lion's Mane (Hericium Erinaceus) has long been known for its medicinal qualities, especially relating to neuroplasticity.
It boosts general neural function, including cognition, memory, mood, clarity, concentration etc...but more importantly it can help prevent and combat neurodegenerative disease.
One of the primary causes of neural degeneration is the breakdown of Myelin, a protective coating enveloping the nerve fibres of neurons, responsible sending messages across the brain.
Lion's Mane has the ability to support and repair this protective Myelin coating, thus eliminating what is widely viewed as 1 of the root causes of various neural diseases.
This amazing mushroom also initiates the release of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), a vital protein that supports the health, longevity and branching of neurons found in the central and peripheral nervous systems.
Lion's Mane has also been found (in cell culture) to stimulate Neurite Extension, the sprouting of new projections in neurons. This means brain cells build new pathways more easily, increasing adaptability and learning.