About
Physical Characteristics
Caps:
None
Gills:
None
Choosing the Right Products
• Look for content guarentees:
Polysaccharides can be misleading as starch is a polysaccharide. Many Lions Mane products are mycelium grown on grain. These supplements often contain large quantities of starches. Look for products that guarantee diterpine or erinacine content.
Cognitive Effects
Memory
Lion's Mane has been shown to potentially support memory and improve cognitive function. It may help enhance both short-term and long-term memory recall.
Focus
Some individuals report improved focus and mental clarity when supplementing with Lion's Mane. It may help enhance cognitive performance, increase alertness, and reduce mental fatigue.
Calm
Studies have shown that Lions Mane may have positive effects on mood and emotional well-being. It is believed to support a healthy stress response and may help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Helps With
Dementia
Shown to enhance nerve growth and alleviate symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases
Alzheimers
Shown to enhance nerve growth and alleviate symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases
Immune System
Boosts immune system through its antioxidant capabilities
Digestion
Reduces inflammation and supports overall gut health
Stress
Lion's Mane may have positive effects on mood and emotional well-being. It is believed to support a healthy stress response and may help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Inflamation
Lion's Mane has anti-inflammatory properties and may help reduce inflammation in the body. It is believed to support the immune system and promote overall health and well-being.
Ulcers
Lion's Mane mushroom supports the gut and promotes a sense of calm while preparing the body for a good night's rest.
Insomnia
Lion's Mane mushroom supports the gut and promotes a sense of calm while preparing the body for a good night's rest.
Fertility
This mushroom is believed to support reproductive wellness and hormonal balance.
Gut Microbiome
Known anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce gut inflammation, beneficial for individuals with IBD and other gut disorders. Moreover, Lion's Mane mushrooms can enhance the integrity of the gut lining, reducing the risk of leaky gut syndrome.
Medicinal Chemistry
Look Alike Species
Specie:
Hericium coralloides
Edibility:
edible
Differences:
Hericium coralloides has more of a coral-like structure, while Hericium erinaceus has long spines giving it a shaggy appearance.
Specie:
Hericium coralloides
Edibility:
edible
Nutrition Facts (Raw)
Mushroom Ratings
4.7
Based on 3 Reviews
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01/29/2025
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References
Exploring the Phytochemical Compositions, Antioxidant Activity, and Nutritional Potentials of Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms
Exploring the Cognitive and Other Unique Health Benefits of Lion’s Mane Mushroom: A Systematic Review
Isolation and Evaluation of Erinacine A Contents in Mycelia of Hericium erinaceus Strains
Effect of erinacine A-enriched Hericium erinaceus supplementation on cognition: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study
The Acute and Chronic Effects of Lion’s Mane Mushroom Supplementation on Cognitive Function, Stress and Mood in Young Adults: A Double-Blind, Parallel Groups, Pilot Study
Medicinal Mushrooms: Their Bioactive Components, Nutritional Value and Application in Functional Food Production—A Review
Neuroprotective Effects of Erinacine A on an Experimental Model of Traumatic Optic Neuropathy
Neuroprotective Metabolites of Hericium erinaceus Promote Neuro-Healthy Aging
Preclinical Bioavailability, Tissue Distribution, and Protein Binding Studies of Erinacine A, a Bioactive Compound from Hericium erinaceus Mycelia Using Validated LC-MS/MS Method
Influence of Short-Term Consumption of Hericium erinaceus on Serum Biochemical Markers and the Changes of the Gut Microbiota: A Pilot Study
This review provides a bibliometric analysis of the recent literature on biological activities, highlights trends in the field, and highlights the countries and journals with the highest contribution. It also discusses the nutritional value of the total content of phenolic and other phytochemicals in some species of mushrooms.
2024
Lion’s Mane Mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) emerges as a promising natural supplement with remarkable potential to enhance cognitive function, mitigate inflammation, and bolster antioxidant defenses. The bioactive compounds erinacines, hericenones, and polysaccharides contribute to its medicinal properties, particularly in cognitive health, immune modulation, and anti-inflammatory effects. The synthesized evidence from preclinical and clinical trials provides a solid foundation for its medicinal versatility, offering valuable insights into its efficacy in improving cognitive function, reducing anxiety, and enhancing overall well-being.
2024
Hericium erinaceus has long been favored for its remarkable nutritional and health-promoting benefits, and erinacine A is the key component responsible for the neuroprotective properties of H. erinaceus. Establishing an efficient method for separating erinacine A from H. erinaceus and screening the erinacine A-enriched strains is crucial to maximizing its benefits. Herein, we first reported that high-speed counter current chromatography (HSCCC) is an effective method for separating high-purity erinacine A.
2024
Population aging has led to an increased interest in various dietary supplements in order to preserve cognitive function. The aim of our study was to examine the effects of Hericium erinaceus supplementation (HE) on cognitive function and serum levels of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) and Neuropeptide Y (NPY). An 8-week double-blind comparative study involved 33 subjects, randomly assigned to a HE group and a placebo (P) group.
2024
This pilot trial tentatively suggests that H. erinaceus may improve speed of performance and exert a stress-reduction effect. However, it is crucial that further investigation is conducted employing larger sample sizes. Despite this, the key advantage of this trial is that the novel findings can be used in the development of supplementary trials to further investigate the effects of H. erinaceus on cognitive function, mood and wellbeing.
2023
Medicinal mushrooms, e.g., Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus (Bull.) Pers.), Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum (Curtis) P. Karst.), Chaga (Inonotus obliquus (Ach. ex Pers.) Pilát), Cordyceps (Ophiocordyceps sinensis (Berk.) G.H. Sung, J.M. Sung, Hywel-Jones and Spatafora), Shiitake (Lentinula edodes (Berk.) Pegler), and Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor (L.) Lloyd), are considered new-generation foods and are of growing interest to consumers. They are characterised by a high content of biologically active compounds, including (1,3)(1,6)-β-d-glucans, which are classified as dietary fibre, triterpenes, phenolic compounds, and sterols.
2023
Erinacine A (EA), a natural neuroprotectant, is isolated from a Chinese herbal medicine, Hericium erinaceus. The aim of this study was to investigate the neuroprotective effects of EA in a rat model of traumatic optic neuropathy. The optic nerves (ONs) of adult male Wistar rats were crushed using a standardized method and divided into three experimental groups: phosphate-buffered saline (PBS control)-treated group, standard EA dose-treated group (2.64 mg/kg in 0.5 mL of PBS), and double EA dose-treated group (5.28 mg/kg in 0.5 mL of PBS). After ON crush, each group was fed orally every day for 14 days before being euthanized.
2023
Frailty is a geriatric syndrome associated with both locomotor and cognitive decline, typically linked to chronic systemic inflammation, i.e., inflammaging. In the current study, we investigated the effect of a two-month oral supplementation with standardized extracts of H. erinaceus, containing a known amount of Erinacine A, Hericenone C, Hericenone D, and L-ergothioneine, on locomotor frailty and cerebellum of aged mice. Locomotor performances were monitored comparing healthy aging and frail mice. Cerebellar volume and cytoarchitecture, together with inflammatory and oxidative stress pathways, were assessed focusing on senescent frail animals.
2021
Erinacine A, derived from the mycelia of Hericium erinaceus, has attracted much attention due to its neuroprotective properties. However, very few studies have been conducted on the bioavailability, tissue distribution, and protein binding of erinacine A. This study aimed to investigate the bioavailability, tissue distribution, and protein binding of erinacine A in Sprague-Dawley rats. After oral administration (po) and intravenous administration (iv) of 2.381 g/kg BW of the H. erinaceus mycelia extract (equivalent to 50 mg/kg BW of erinacine A) and 5 mg/kg BW of erinacine A, respectively, the absolute bioavailability of erinacine A was estimated as 24.39%.
2021
Hericium erinaceus (H. erinaceus) is widely studied as a medicinal and edible fungus. Recent studies have shown that H. erinaceus has protective effects for diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease and cancer, which are related to gut microbiota. To investigate the benefits of H. erinaceus intake on gut microbiota and blood indices in adulthood, we recruited 13 healthy adults to consume H. erinaceus powder as a dietary supplement. Blood changes due to H. erinaceus consumption were determined by routine hematological examination and characterized by serum biochemical markers.
2021