Evolution Botanicals Lion's Mane Extract Cognitive Performance - Organic 12:1 100g
Whether you are a bookworm, passionate sportsperson, executive or looking to optimize your potential for a promotion, Lion's Mane is an ideal adaptogenic mushroom for those looking to support brain function, memory and focus. Lion’s Mane has been extensively studied for its protective neurotrophic effects and may support healthy ageing of the brain and nervous system.
KEY BENEFITS
- Nootropic
- Neuroprotective
- Increases REM sleep
- Optimal brain function
- Cognitive enhancement
- Memory and focus
- Digestive health
- Nerve Regeneration
- Supports healthy ageing of brain and nervous system
ETHNOBOTANICAL/TRADITIONAL
In China, Lion’s Mane, Hericium erinaceus, has been historically known as Hóu Tóu GÇ, translating to Monkey Head Mushroom, and in Japan, Yamabushitake, translating to Mountain Monk Mushroom. “In Chinese and Japanese medical systems, it has traditionally been used to fortify the spleen, nourish the gut, and also as an anticancer drug” (Liu, Du, Wang, Yu, 2015). Interestingly, Lion’s Mane was and is still used as both a food and traditional medicine. According to TCM, by consuming Lion’s Mane, it is said to benefit all of the five internal Yin organs: Heart, Liver, Spleen, Kidney and Lung. In addition, Lion’s Mane was used “...for its effects on the central nervous system, and is used for insomnia, vacuity (weakness), and hypodynamia, which are characteristic symptoms of Qi deficiency in Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)” (Spelman, Sutherland, Bagade, 2017).
Studies:
On brain cell growth stimulation (NGF & BDGF):
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24266378
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1023/A:1023963509393
On stimulating neuron myelination:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12675022
On nerve regeneration and growth:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19003308
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18758067
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21941586
http://www.dl.begellhouse.com/journals/708ae68d64b17c52,0d49dda96a2a7147,6ce1a4f7295df1fb.html
On anti-tumor and immuno-enhancing effects:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19809252
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11842649
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23668749
On reducing anxiety and depression symptoms:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29091526
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26150007
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20834180
On improving cognitive functions:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18844328
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5237458/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3372091/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18844328
On managing blood sugar control and symptoms of diabetes:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4415746/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3852124/
On gastro-protection:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3835629/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27481156
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20622452
On the gut–immune-brain connection:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28713364
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28266682https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26244378
On the gut and immune system:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23426535
On antioxidant effects:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21716693
On the heart and cholesterol:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20637576
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24959591