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Lion's Mane Mushroom

High Research Quality

Description

Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is a medicinal mushroom known for its potential cognitive-enhancing properties.

Benefits

Evidence-supported benefits:

Mild cognitive improvement in older adults
Potential neuroprotective effects

Claimed benefits (insufficient evidence):

Improved cognitive function (claimed)
Enhanced nerve growth (claimed)

Recommended Usage

500-1000 mg daily, standardized extract.

Research Quality

4/5

Strong evidence from multiple high-quality studies.

Research Evidence

Improving effects of the mushroom Yamabushitake (Hericium erinaceus) on mild cognitive impairment: a double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial2009
Mori K, et al.

Methodology

Double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Participants

30 subjects

Key Outcomes

Improved cognitive function after 16 weeks of supplementation

Citation (APA Style)

Mori et al. (2009). Phytotherapy Research

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Nerve Growth Factor-Inducing Activity of Hericium erinaceus in 1321N1 Human Astrocytoma Cells2010
Nagano M, et al.

Methodology

Animal study

Participants

0 subjects

Key Outcomes

Demonstrated nerve growth factor stimulation

Citation (APA Style)

Nagano et al. (2010). Biological & Pharmaceutical Bulletin

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Neuronal Health – Can Culinary and Medicinal Mushrooms Help?2019
Vigna L, et al.

Methodology

Review

Participants

0 subjects

Key Outcomes

Highlighted potential neuroprotective effects

Citation (APA Style)

Vigna et al. (2019). International Journal of Molecular Sciences

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