Natures Root Lion's Mane Mushroom Powder 100g

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Cordyceps has earned its place in the functional mushroom hall of fame thanks to unique compounds that give the ascomycete fungus its energising, restorative and uplifting benefits. A perfect meeting of ingredients that are full of antioxidants, betaglucans and unique compounds to give the ol’ winter brain a little boost ~ in the most mouth-watering way. Test-tube studies have also found that lion’s mane extract can help prevent the oxidation of cholesterol in the bloodstream ( 29). The polysaccharides with some of the greatest importance in Lions Mane Mushroom extracts are known as Beta-Glucans.

Many capsules and supplements are shipped across the world in powder form as it is a more commercially viable way of transporting extracted products, however, our tinctures are prepared on-site at a 1:4 ratio (1g of mushrooms to every 4ml of water). However, anyone who is allergic or sensitive to mushrooms should avoid lion’s mane since it’s a mushroom species. The very first time I took it I noticed a warm almost excited energy in my solar plexus, rising up to my head. EU or US grown" Lions Mane mushroom products rarely contain the fruiting bodies and are more commonly loaded with starch.

I take this before bed and not only is my sleep more restful but my REM sleep has jumped from 30 mins to 90 mins. Sometimes referred to as “nature’s nutrient for your neurons”, Lion’s Mane mushroom is most utilised for its cognitive benefits, supporting concentration, productivity, and mental clarity. Terpenes are bitter in flavour, and this is most evident in concentrated medicinal mushrooms that can undergo higher extraction ratios, such as Red Reishi mushroom.

Lion’s mane is traditionally known for helping with cognitive function, helping memory and mental acuity. erinaceus supplements, scoring significantly higher on the cognitive function scale and increasing over time (Mori et al 2009). pylori and damage to the mucous layer of the stomach that’s often due to long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) ( 17). In mice with diabetic nerve damage, 6 weeks of daily lion’s mushroom extract significantly reduced pain, lowered blood sugar levels, and even increased antioxidant levels ( 34).

We collect ten pounds of high grade, whole lion's mane mushrooms and concentrate them into one pound of potent extract powder that is 100% natural and free from added ingredients What Are The Health Benefits Of Lion’s Mane Mushrooms? These effects may partly be due to beneficial changes in gut bacteria that stimulate the immune system ( 54). Every study conducted on Lions Mane Mushroom thus far has been done using only the fruiting bodies . In addition to killing cancer cells, lion’s mane extract has also been shown to slow the spread of cancer. The dual extraction process uses ethanol to dissolve and isolate the otherwise insoluble terpenes in the mushroom, which alters the taste and appearance significantly when compared with a 1:1 hot-water extract.

Cancer occurs when your DNA becomes damaged, causing your cells to divide and replicate out of control. In fact, they may help treat inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease ( 22, 23, 24). Usually found growing on dead hardwoods, lion’s mane has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries and its production is widespread within Asia.High levels of polysaccharides are a sign of adulteration, especially when the Beta-Glucan content is not stated. There have been documented cases of people experiencing difficulty breathing or skin rashes after exposure to lion’s mane mushrooms, likely related to allergies ( 63, 64). It is hot water extracted only to draw out bio-actives, resulting in a very high beta glucan content (50%).