Health Benefits of Lion’s Mane (Hericium Erinaceus)

Mushrooms are some of the healthiest foods you will consume. In Asian medicine practices, mushrooms have been revered for their healing properties. In fact, in some East Asian cultures, special varieties of mushrooms were reserved for the royal families only. Lion’s Mane is one such mushroom that boasts of an impressive track record in ancient Asian medicine. The interest in these mushrooms and their properties has increased over the past few years, sparking off my scientific studies for its benefits. The results have been positive.
Lion’s Mane has been touted as a cancer-fighting mushroom. It contains many anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties that help with better bodily functions. It strengthens the immune system as well and makes you healthier and more youthful.
Let’s focus on the most important health benefits of Lion’s Mane.

Cancer-fighting properties

Lion’s Mane helps in increasing the number of NK cells. These Natural Killer (NK) cells are a special type of white blood cells that help in reducing blood vessels inside the tumors. The increased macrophage activation because of mushroom consumption has proven to be helpful in reducing the weights of tumors in mice studies. Together, NK cells and macrophages attack and remove cancerous cells from the body.
So how does reducing the number of blood vessels help in reducing tumor weight?
There are two types of tumors in the body- benign and malignant, of which the latter are cancerous. Malignant cells can invade surrounding cells and tissues in the body, known as metastasis. Their numbers increase very rapidly which can make the tumor spread into the farthest reaches of a surrounding tissue very quickly. When the blood vessels going into these tumors are reduced, the spread of the tumor can also be reduced. The mushrooms are especially helpful in reducing the effect of liver cancer, colon cancer, and stomach cancer.

Nootropic benefits

The mushroom’s most celebrated quality is its nootropic effect. Its positive effects on cognition and memory can help you beat many mental health issues. You will be able to maintain more focus and improve your attention span as well. This helps in concentrating better, whether you are a young student or an adult. There is no doubt that enhancement of concentration can help many people in achieving better results in work or study. As the all-around brain function improves, you are much more likely to succeed.
It can help in reducing damage to both short-term and long-term memory. People facing the perils of dementia can derive great benefits from this herb. It is especially helpful in treating Alzheimer’s disease. The use of this mushroom has proven to help anxiety and improving moods as well. Therefore, you can expect great mental health benefits when you consume Lion’s Mane.
New neurons can be manufactured in your brain which will improve your memory, speech, retention, as well as concentration. They contain two important compounds- erinacines and hericenones. Both work together to activate the Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) in the brain. This protein ensures that your nerve cells continue to grow and function at top capacity. Any problems related to lack of proper electronic signal transmission in the brain can be treated with these mushrooms.

Help for diabetics

Like most other medicinal mushrooms, Lion’s Mane can be used for treating diabetes. It helps in lowering blood sugar level considerably. Consequently, it also improves the insulin sensitivity of the body. All problems related to diabetes like damage to the eye or retina, impaired kidney function, stroke, and heart disease can be treated by consuming this mushroom. It has great antioxidant and hypolipidemic effects which act as a boon for diabetics and help them manage their condition with ease.

Works against fatigue

If you want an herbal and 100% natural tonic that will improve the overall functioning of your body, you can depend on Lion’s Mane mushrooms. They have been used for vitality in ancient medicine as well. It has helped improve body’s energy levels and reduce stress as well. Even chronic fatigue can be reduced with this remedy. It can reduce the levels of serum urea nitrogen, blood lactic acid, and malondialdehyde. This is also the reason why it is being used rigorously in sports nutrition to enhance athlete performance without the use of steroids.

Improved liver function for alcoholics

Alcoholism damages the liver, which in turn wreaks havoc on the digestion and causes toxicity in the body. Such liver damage can be reduced with the use of Lion’s Mane mushrooms. They can protect the liver against damage. This is not all. Toxicity of the liver or hepatotoxicity can also be reversed in most cases. All markers or causes of liver injury, especially those related to alcoholism see a drastic reduction which can be helpful in restoring proper liver function.
A healthier liver helps in improving digestion as well. The gastric mucosa improves immensely by using the mushrooms. With regular use, the chances of development of gastric ulcer also reduce. The polysaccharides found in the mushrooms help in boosting your digestion which in turn leads to better nutrient absorption. It has anti-inflammatory properties as well which could relieve many gastric problems quickly.

Better heart health

The polysaccharides and a variety of minerals found in mushrooms can help in reducing LDL cholesterol in the bloodstream. Simultaneously, an increase in HDL cholesterol is noted, which helps in improving heart health. A high number of triglycerides in the bloodstream are often an indicator of heart disease. However, these too can be managed with ease.
As blood circulation in your body improves, the chances of stroke are reduced as well. As the brain continues to get ample supply of oxygenated blood, your cognition improves, and clots do not form.
Legends claim that you can get nerves of steel and a lion’s memory on consuming this mushroom. While the claims are slightly exaggerated, it is true that this mushroom can make drastic changes to your health and bless you with better volatility. Your constitution will change for the better and you will not only say goodbye to ongoing health issues but avoid future problems as well.

 Have you heard about Lion's Mane Mushroom?   
For your information, the Lion's Mane mushroom has drawn the attention of researchers for its extraordinary nerve-regenerative properties.
Moreover, it is increasingly studied for its neuroprotective effect.
It has numerous health benefits which I wish to share with all of us. My family and I have been taking the DXN Lion's Mane tablets for about 5 years now as a protection against various age-related diseases. Some of my friends who are suffering from digestive and nerve related problems are also happy and satisfied with the results they are getting.  
All the materials for  this blog are extracted and synthesised from the following sources : http://altmedicine.about.com/od/herbsupplementguide/a/Lions-Mane.htm   http://zharpmind.com/lions-mane-mushroom-supplement/   http://www.huffingtonpost.com/paul-stamets/mushroom-memory_b_1725583.html http://www.superfoods-for-superhealth.com/lions-mane.html  
What does Lion's Mane mushroom  contain, you may ask? Well, it  contains beta glucan polysaccharides, in addition to polypeptides and fatty acids that help regulate the immune system, enhancing white blood cell count to help the healing process.     Here's the image of the DXN Lion's Mane tablets- it's tasty, small and breaks up easily when chewed.  


Benefits of Consuming Lion's Mane tablets?
Nerve Regenerator  
Lion's mane mushroom  has the amazing task of promoting the synthesis of Nerve Growth Aspect (NGF), according to Dr. Hirokazu Kawagishi from Shizoka College in Japan who is a world-leading authority on Lion's Mane mushroom for more than a decade. 
Nerve growth aspect (NGF) is a small, secreted protein that is essential for the maintenance, upkeep, survival and regeneration  of particular target neurons. Neurons are made of approximately 100 billion nerve cells. 
Dr. Kawagishi and his group separated two kinds of molecules within Lion's Mane mushroom that both promote NGF manufacturing and likewise, crucially, pass unrestricted with the blood-brain obstacle.   
Two novel classes of Nerve Growth Factors (NGFs) -- molecules stimulating the differentiation and re-myelination of neurons – that have been discovered in this mushroom so far are termed "hericenones" and "erinacines" that are known to cross the myelin sheath barrier for effective delivery of NGF.  
Hericium erinaceus is a potent inducer of brain tissue regeneration. Mycologist Paul Stamets says, "Lion's mane mushroom mycelium is nature's nutrients for your neurons."
Nerve Growth Factor cannot, however, be orally given to recipients because it does not cross the blood-brain barrier that protects the brain. A lack of NGF is considered one of the major causes of Alzheimer's disease.

 

The mushroom was proven effective for its ability to efficiently stimulate neuron growth, improving muscle-motor response pathways in Parkinson's and repairing neurological trauma in stroke victims.

In recent times, the field of neuroscience has proved that even as we age, our brain keeps the ability to grow brand-new neurons through a procedure called neurogenesis. NGF and other neurotrophins are chemicals that assist to manage and stimulate neurogenesis. 

About a dozen studies have been published on the neuroregenerative properties of lion's mane mushrooms since 1991, when Dr. Kawagishi first identified NGFs in Japanese samples. Since his original discovery, in vitro and in vivo tests have confirmed that hericenones and erinacines stimulate nerve regeneration.

Brain Function 

Lion's mane may benefit older adults with mild cognitive impairment (see Phytotherapy Research, 2009). The researchers assigned 30 older Japanese adults with mild cognitive impairment to take either lion's mane extract or a placebo every day for 16 weeks.

In cognitive tests given at weeks eight, 12, and 16 of the study, members of the lion's mane group showed significantly greater improvements compared to members of the placebo group.  

In a more recent study (see Biomedical Research, 2011), scientists examined the effects of lion's mane on brain function in mice. Results revealed that lion's mane helped protect against memory problems caused by buildup of amyloid beta (a substance that forms the brain plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease).

Depression/Anxiety/Irritability/Nervousness

The influence of lion's mane influence on neurological functions may also have other added benefits -- making you feel good. 
In another small clinical study (n=30), post-menopausal women consumed cookies containing either lion's mane or a placebo every day for four weeks. The findings revealed that members of the lion's mane group were LESS  irritable, depressed and anxious and had LESS DIFFICULTY d concentrating than members of the placebo group (Nagano et al., 2010, Biomedical Research in 2010).

DXN Lion's Mane

DXN Lion's Mane has been a very nutritious and valuable food in China and Japan since hundreds of years ago. It is also known as "bear's head" and "monkey's head". They are creamy yellow in colour . Lion's Mane mushroom or Hericium Erinaceus is definitely a rising star among natural treatments for some of the world's most difficult health problems. 

DXN Lion's Mane  Contents:
It contains almost all types of important amino acids needed by the body and it is also rich in nutrients, mineral, polysaccharides, adenosin, oleanolic acid and protein.

Analysis shows that the content of minerals like potassium and phosphate in the Hericium mushroom is higher when compared to other types of mushrooms. The amino acid content is 15.9% and there are 32 aromatic substances in the fruiting body of Hericium erinaceus as compared to Pleurotus ostreatus, Coprinus comatus and Agaricus bisporus.

DXN Lion's Mane Benefits

Lion´s Mane mushroom helps to support a healthy digestive system. It improves indigestion, relieves stomach and duodenal ulcer and chronic gastritis. In addition, Lion's Mane mushroom helps to maintain a healthy nervous system(alzheimer's Disease).

DXN Lion´s Mane tablet offers you a convenient way to strengthen your body system anytime, anywhere. 

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