Lions Mane Mushroom
Potential Health Benefits of Lion’s Mane
Lion’s mane mushrooms can provide many potential health benefits to your diet. Here are a few noteworthy ones.
May Improve Brain Function
One noteworthy benefit of lion’s mane is its effect on the brain, which could make lion’s mane a promising treatment for dementia. In a study published in June 2020 in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, people with mild Alzheimer’s disease who took three 350 milligrams (mg) capsules of lion’s mane daily for 49 weeks saw significant improvements in brain health. Meanwhile, those who took a placebo experienced a decline in several markers of cognitive function. Additional research is needed.
May Help Lower Depression and Anxiety
Lion's mane decreases inflammation, which may alleviate depression, Delk says. Authors of a review published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences also suggest that preliminary studies on the effects of lion’s mane on the brain and mood show promise for lion’s mane as an effective treatment for depression. They encourage further research.
May Support Digestive Health
Research done on test tube samples and mice suggests that lion’s mane may prevent the proliferation of H. pylori, a bacteria that can have negative effects on the gut lining. A study published in 2019 in the International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms supports this. Mice given Lion’s Mane saw a reduction in H. pylori.
Research on humans is needed for scientists to fully understand the impact of lion’s mane mushrooms on our digestive system.
Help Manage Diabetes
Lion’s mane could also be beneficial to people with type 2 diabetes. A study from the Journal of Ethnopharmacology identified compounds in lion’s mane that prevent alpha-glucosidase activity. This means that lion’s mane could work similarly to a group of medications used to manage type 2 diabetes, by limiting the absorption of carbohydrate from the small intestines.
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