Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus : Effects on Cognitive Function
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The Lion’s Mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) has been reported to support the function and health of the nervous system and has been the subject of several studies investigating the use of various compounds contained in the mushroom for the treatment of various neurodegenerative diseases, declines in cognitive function and injuries to the spine and nervous system. This mushroom has been highly valued in Traditional Chinese Medicine for thousands of years and contains many types of biologically active compounds including hericinones, erinacines, heteropolysaccharides, lectins, peptides, proteins, terpenoids, ergosterol and antioxidants.
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