Lions Mane Medicinal Mushrooms - (Hericuim erinaceus) Neurologic Plus
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Organs and Systems:
Nervous System, Cognition, Stomach, Microbiome
Components:
Polysaccharides, Beta-glucans, Antioxidants,
Terpenoids (Hericenones, erinacines), Ergosterol,
Ergothioneine, Galactoxyloglucan, Glucoxylan
Mannoglucox, Xylan, Isoindolinones
Key Actions:
- Nootropic (enhances cognition)
- Mental and neurological support (A*)
- Anti-aging
- Hepatoprotection
- Liver Support
- Anti-cholesterol and hyperlipidemia
- Cognitive support (B*)
- Calming
- Neuroprotection/Neuroregeneration/ Trauma repair
- Neurologic inflammation
- Neurodegenerative conditions
- Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD)
- Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)
- Granulomatous Meningoencephalopathy (GME)
- Epilepsy
- Depression
- AD/PD
- Immune Support (C*)
- Inflammation
- Reduced immunity
- Cancer
- Vaccine titers
- Digestive Support (D*)
- Gastritis (traditional TCM application)
- Bowel inflammation (IBS/IBD)
- Prebiotic support of the microbiome due to fiber content and immune modulation
- Heart (E*)
- Reduces cholesterol and hyperlipidemia
(*) see below for more details
Immune Support:
- Inflammation
- Reduced immunity
- Cancer
- Vaccine titers
- Digestive Support
- Gastritis (traditional TCM application)
- Bowel inflammation (IBS/IBD)
- Prebiotic support of the microbiome due to fiber content and immune modulation
Organ Affinity:
- Kidney,
- Spleen,
- Stomach,
- Lungs
TCM action:
- Strengthens the Spleen and Regulates the
- Stomach (benefits digestion and metabolism)
- Nourishes the Kidneys and brain (helps with fatigue and concentration)
- Nourishes the lungs
PAIRINGS with other mushrooms:
- w/Reishi for neurologic support
- w/Turkey Tail and/or Chaga for cancer support, especially of the nervous system
Chinese medicine practitioners use this mushroom for the spleen, and its association with digestion, energy, and water regulation. TCM also uses these medicinal mushrooms as a tonic for stress-related disorders (neurasthenia) and for a lack of energy (qi deficiency).
Lion’s Mane is a functional mushroom and has many potential health benefits.
As one of the four mushrooms in our Super Immune Blend it offers a wide range of benefits, including supporting a healthy inflammation response and boosting brain function, which makes it a very attractive option for those looking to add a mushroom supplement as part of their pets healthy lifestyle or to aid in our pets “aging gracefully” protocol.
NOTE: The following are excerpts from REAL MUSHROOMS.COM
(A) Lion’s Mane has a long history of being used as a brain-boosting supplement.
A healthy brain is one in which neurons get the nutrition they need to thrive and can transmit nerve impulses quickly.
Certain compounds, when extracted and isolated from Lion’s Mane, have qualities that may protect neurons and nerves in the body. The unique neuroprotective effects of these Lion’s Mane compounds are speculated to shield the brain from normal mild cognitive decline associated with aging (22). These are also the compounds behind some of the other brain-boosting traits of Lion’s Mane mushroom.
(B) Animal studies show that Lion’s Mane compounds can help promote the growth of nerve tissue and support motor function (22). These benefits are linked to increased production of nerve growth factor (NGF), a compound that maintains the health of neurons in our brains (23).
Animal tests indicate compounds from Lion’s Mane may support nerve impulse transmission as well as support short and long-term memory (22). Interestingly, the same compounds were found to counter oxidative stress on the brain (22).
Animal studies have shown Lion’s Mane to support healthy neuron production in the hippocampus, the part of the brain that regulates emotions. This may support a positive mood and relieve occasional stress (35).
(C) Functional mushrooms are well known as antioxidant powerhouses that support a healthy inflammation response, so it’s no surprise that Lion’s Mane’s properties make it a heavyweight in that field (13).
(D) Lion’s Mane may help with stomach discomfort and overall digestive health (30, 31). Inflamed digestive tissues decreased and microbiome diversity increased in a study using a Lion’s Mane protein, two favorable outcomes in irritable bowel diseases (40).
(E) Animal studies show that mice fed a high-fat diet showed improved metabolism and healthier weight when administered Lion’s Mane extracts (27). Lion’s Mane may also work to maintain arterial flexibility by preventing cholesterol from oxidizing (28). Hericenone B, a compound extracted from Lion’s Mane, has also been found to support healthy blood clotting (29). All these benefits combine to help keep your heart and cardiovascular system healthy.
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