Lion’s Mane

(Work in Progress)

Native to North America and Canada, grows on hardwood.

Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, supports intestinal immune system; protects against IBD, ulcers; neuro protective; increases cognitive function by increase nerve growth factor; maintains healthy neurons, homeostasis, and immune system; protects body from free radicals and premature aging, cell damage; contains beta glucans which bind with cholesterol in small intestine and dispose; stimulates nerve cell growth; reduces injury; repairs damage after strokes; reduces depression and anxiety; combats fatigue; protects heart, liver, kidney health; rich in B vitamins; helps manage diabetes

Research:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10675414/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6982118/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9762243/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10650066/

From the community:

https://rritual.com/blogs/usage/how-much-lions-mane-should-i-take

250 - 1000mg a day or 1/8 to 1 teaspoon