Ingredient glossary
NeurologicalImmune
Lion's Mane
Hericium erinaceus
Also known as: Monkey Head Mushroom, Yamabushitake
Overview
A medicinal mushroom with powerful neuroprotective properties. Clinical trials show significant NGF (Nerve Growth Factor) induction supporting nerve regeneration and cognitive function.
Proposed mechanism
Stimulates synthesis of NGF via hericenones and erinacines, promotes myelination, reduces amyloid-beta plaque formation, and modulates microglial activity.
Mechanisms describe how researchers think a compound may act, often from laboratory work — a proposed mechanism is not proof of a clinical effect in people.
Traditional & studied uses
Neuro-regenerationImmune SupportAntioxidant
Related pathways
Blast & TBI Neurotrauma
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Traditional medicine systems
Traditional Chinese Medicine