Neuroprotective metabolites of Hericium erinaceus promote neuro-healthy aging

Since mushrooms contain vitamin B12, nerve growth factor, and antioxidants (many of which are believed to help reduce anxiety), the aim of this 2021 study was to investigate how eating mushrooms correlate with depression in the United States. The study coordinators hypothesized that mushroom consumption would be linked with a lower risk of depression among […]

This 2019 study explains why Hericium erinaceus, also known as Lion’s mane mushroom, may have a use case in depression. This mushroom has been shown to promote health, exerting antioxidative, antidiabetic, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial effects. Hericium erinaceus has also been used in the treatment of cognitive impairment, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease. Certain bioactive […]