LET’S TALK ABOUT LION’S MANE

So you've probably heard about Lion’s Mane mushrooms and their health benefits—especially if you’re a Four Sigmatic drinker. If not, read on!

Mushrooms in general are nutritious and harbor lots of health-promoting substances. In particular, Lion’s Mane (aka Hericium erinaceus) has exceptional health beneficial properties that may promote healthy cognitive function, mood, management of noncommunicable diseases, and metabolism. *

Pound for pound, the amino acid (aka protein) content of Hericium can be similar to that of a high-quality egg. Namely, it has a high concentration of glutamic acid, which helps to give mushrooms that umami or savory flavor.

Here are a few reasons why you should incorporate more Lion’s Mane into your diet:

• Antioxidative and anti-inflammatory effects. Hericium polysaccharides have been found to exert liver-protective effects.

• Antimicrobial properties. Studies suggest that certain components of Hericium can help fight microbes like MRSA, Salmonella, and H. pylori.

• Cognitive function. Regular consumption of Lion’s Mane may help to stave off the progression of dementia.

• Heart health. Research has shown that treatment of ischemia with Hericium polysaccharides can decrease levels of lipid peroxidation and increase antioxidant activity.*

Source

Friedman, M. (2015). Chemistry, nutrition, and health-promoting properties of Hericium erinaceus (Lion’s Mane) mushroom fruiting bodies and mycelia and their bioactive compounds. J Agric Food Chem, 63(32):7108-7123. DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.5b02914