LION'S MANE MUSHROOM 500MG 60CAPS | SWANSON HEALTH PRODUCTS

Lions Mane Mushroom 500mg 60caps | Swanson Health Products
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Traditionally used as an all-natural brain booster
May support mental alertness
Valued as a culinary delicacy
Sharpen your mental edge naturally with the power of Swanson Lions Mane Mushroom. For hundreds of years, the lions mane mushroom has been treasured throughout China and Japan as both a culinary delicacy and as a natural tonic for enhancing mental performance. Preliminary research has revealed that lions mane contains natural constituents known as erinacines, which may promote brain and nerve cell health.

Supplement Facts

Serving Size 1 Capsule

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value
Lion’s Mane Mushroom(Hericium erinaceus) (fruiting bodies) 500 mg *
*Daily Value not established.

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose (plant fiber), gelatin, may contain one or both of the following: magnesium stearate, silica.

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule two times per day with water.

BENEFITS OF THE PRODUCT

The Lions Mane mushroom, Hericium erinaceus, is a rare edible and medicinal mushroom that has been cultivated for use in Vietnam, China and Japan. While similar or related species of Lions Mane can be found throughout North America, it is the Asian Lions Mane species that is used for medicinal purposes. Recent medical research has confirmed the traditional usage of Lions Mane in herbal medicine, showing that the mushroom can relieve damage of the nerves and nervous system. However, herbal Medicine is not intended to be a replacement for standard medical care, and you should consult with your doctor and a registered Chinese herbalist before purchasing Lions Mane products.

Nerve Growth Factor

The use of Lions Mane in treating nerve damage may be explained through studying its effects on Nerve Growth Factor, or NGF. In a study published in the "Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin" in 2008, researchers from Tohoku University in Japan investigated the stimulatory effects of different edible mushrooms on NGF. Out of the mushrooms studied, only Lions Mane extract was found to have any effect on NGF. Researchers concluded that Lions Mane likely stimulates the production of NGF indirectly, through affecting the production of enzymes that signal NGF to be released. While NGF itself cannot pass through the blood-brain barrier when injected into the body, compounds from Lions Mane can pass the blood-brain barrier, and stimulate the production of NGF in the central nervous system.

Cognitive Function

In a study published in "Phytotherapy Research" in 2009, researchers from the Mushroom Laboratory in Japan wanted to test the effects of Lions Mane in human subjects with mild cognitive impairment. Lions Mane significantly increased cognitive function during the study, and the effects of the mushroom lasted up to four weeks after cessation of its use. Researchers concluded that Lions Mane was an effective complementary treatment for mild cognitive impairment, and should be used regularly for reliable and ongoing benefit.

Myelination

Lions Mane may be a useful complementary treatment for conditions of the nervous system where myelin sheaths around the nerve cells have been damaged, such as in the disease multiple sclerosis. In a study published in "Fiziolochichnyi Zhurnel" in 2003, researchers from the National Academy of Sciences in Kiev tested extracts of Lions Mane on tissues from the cerebellum in vitro. Lions Mane showed no toxicity and had a beneficial effect on the growth of myelin, regulating and stimulating the myelination process at a significantly faster rate. While more clinical research is required to confirm these results in human subjects, Lions Mane may play an important role in the future management of nervous system diseases such as multiple sclerosis.

Safety and Toxicity

Lions Mane is an edible mushroom that is considered safe and well-tolerated by the majority of the population. There are reports of people experiencing asthma and allergies in relation to taking Lions Mane, so if you are prone to mushroom allergies, use Lions Mane with caution. There is no research on the interaction of Lions Mane with prescription medications, so check with your doctor before combining it with medications to make sure it is safe for you.

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