Lions Mane is a mushroom whose effects on good health have been studied for a long time. Lions Mane contains vitamins, minerals, polysaccharides, sterols, alkaloids, lactones and other beneficial ingredients. Perhaps one of the most impressive properties associated with the Lions Mane mushroom is that it is considered a functional and adaptogenic nutrient. Adaptogenic foods may have health benefits beyond their nutritional value.
Adaptogens like Lion's Mane can help the body adapt to any kind of stress, physical, biological or chemical.
Traditional use
In traditional Chinese medicine, Lions Mane is used to support general health and longevity, as well as to treat mental health issues such as anxiety and depression. According to traditional medicine, this is due to its calming effect on the central nervous system, which can treat common problems such as restlessness, panic and insomnia.
Buddhist monks were said to use Lion's Mane mushroom powder as a tea to boost brain power and focus during meditation. This mushroom is called Hou Tou Gu (monkeyhead mushroom) in China and Yamabushitake in Japan.
Properties that protect the nervous system
The neuroprotective properties of the Lion's Mane mushroom have been studied thanks to the unique compounds it contains. In some studies, these compounds have been found to protect nerve cells from damage, promote nerve cell regeneration, and reduce inflammation in the brain. As a result, Lion's Mane has often been cited to help prevent neurodegenerative diseases.
Impact on mental health
Lion's Mane has been studied as a potential natural remedy for anxiety and depression. It has been studied, for example, whether the hedgehog can help reduce the symptoms of anxiety and depression by modulating the level of certain neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine. These neurotransmitters play an important role in regulating mood, motivation and stress response.
Memory and cognitive functions
Several studies suggest that Lion's Mane mushroom can potentially improve cognitive function and memory by stimulating the production of nerve growth factors (NGF) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). These growth factors are essential for the growth and maintenance of nerve cells, which directly affects learning, memory and overall brain health.
Immune system
The Lion's Mane mushroom contains bioactive compounds such as beta-glucans, which are believed to support and modulate the immune system. Research has also focused on whether Lion's Mane can help prevent infections and maintain general health by improving the body's immune response, also by reducing inflammation and preventing oxidation.
Lion's Mane experiences
According to the experiences of those who use Lions Mane, it is possible to feel a boost and clarity of thoughts right from the first time, e.g. if you have slept too little and feel tired in the afternoon. This is of course affected by the strength and how much mushroom powder/extract you take. The appropriate dosage is largely personal, as in most other supplements, and you can often find the dosage that suits you through experimentation.
Over time, a person using Lion's Mane regularly can experience a gradual, positive change in thinking, emotional control, memory, and verbal fluency. Since these changes are not too intense, they are connected to everyday life almost unnoticed. However, the effects are individual and not necessarily easily noticeable.
None of the things discussed on this page should be taken as health claims, but as references to the reasons why Lion's mane has long been the subject of researchers' interest. You can find information on research from libraries that publish general research, such as Pubmed.
The ORGANIC quality mark means 100% controlled organic and reliable. This Lion's Mane powder is guaranteed to be free of any additives such as sugars and fats and meets all European requirements for pesticides. The quality of the products is checked regularly
Recommended daily dose
500 mg of powder per 15 kg of body weight
Maximum daily dose (for therapeutic purposes):
1g of powder per 10kg of body weight
Taking vitamin C in the same context improves the absorption of the product's nutrients.
The mushrooms are dried below 40°C. Drying and sorting/selection takes place in the country of origin.
Lion's Mane is then carefully processed into a powder in Germany:
-analysis
-purifying
-diasteril bacteria removal
-granulation and grinding
-metal detection and removal if necessary
-packaging
