Natures Root Lion's Mane Mushroom Powder 100g

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A strong immune system protects the body from bacteria, viruses, and other disease-causing pathogens. The nervous system consists of the brain, spinal cord, and other nerves that travel throughout the body. Alpha-Glucans are present in low concentrations in Lions Mane mushroom, but in much higher concentrations in grains such as rice, and this is what contributes to the high polysaccharide content. In fact, a 2012 study examining the antioxidant abilities of 14 different mushroom species found that lion’s mane had the fourth highest antioxidant activity and recommended it be considered a good dietary source of antioxidants ( 49).

Lion’s mane mushrooms, also known as Hericium erinaceus, hou tou gu or yamabushitake, have both culinary and medicinal uses in Asian countries like China, India, Japan, and Korea ( 1).This question keeps coming up since there is a lot of debate in this particular aspect of Lions Mane extracts. of hericenones, making them one of the strongest standardised hericenone-rich extracts on the UK market.

Our Lion’s Mane mushroom can actually be traced back to its original growing location under a mile from our farm! Compounds within the fruiting body stimulate nerve growth factor (NGF) synthesis, which is necessary for the survival of neural cells in the brain. I cannot recommend this firm highly enough, we feel we are getting a quality product sold by a quality firm. They also use a dual-extraction process to ensure the full-spectrum of beneficial compounds are preserved.Unsubstantiated claims such as extracts that are said to be standardized to hericenones and/or erinacines. A reference standard is a verified sample purchased from specialist suppliers that will be the basis for what you compare a particular extract to. Over the years we’ve become specialists in medicinal mushroom powders and this one has quickly become a best seller due it’s unique properties. The polysaccharides with some of the greatest importance in Lions Mane Mushroom extracts are known as Beta-Glucans. A 2012 study even found that supplementing with lion’s mane extract daily nearly quadrupled the lifespan of mice injected with a lethal dose of salmonella bacteria ( 55).

Polysaccharides are complex, long-chain carbohydrates which are difficult to digest and are therefore broken down through extraction.I forgot lots of friends names and when friends would ‘reminisce’ with me I always ended up saying ‘I don’t remember’. Another 2013 animal study found that lion’s mane extract was more effective at preventing alcohol-induced stomach ulcers than traditional acid-lowering drugs — and without any negative side effects ( 21). Fortunately, there are some smart people out there working hard to make advances in the science that will be to the benefit of everyone - especially consumers. Ulcers can form anywhere along the digestive tract, including the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine. If you have used a Lions Mane Mushroom product that contained myceliated biomass or any kind of grain starches, then this next section is for you.