Lets talk about the most popular nootropic mushroom on the market today - Lions Mane
There's no big secret to why - we live in a very mind-centric culture and anything that helps boost cognition in this busy world is usually looked at with great appeal. Lions Mane definitely fits the bill for this - it is noticeable from the first try in areas of mental sharpness and mood elevation.
Most folks like to incorporate this into their daily regimen if they are working in a fast-paced environment, feeling that "brain fog", or just wanting to manage their mood and stress levels.
Lion's Mane and Healthy Aging: Myelin, Neurons, and Neuroplasticity
I have had many clients use this mushroom to help with aging gracefully - the Myelin sheath that protects our neurons can start to deteriorate as we age, Lions Mane helps to protect and build up the myelin sheath as well as creates new cell growth in areas where neurons are firing.
This helps with neuroplasticity, which is incredibly beneficial as we age to keep us mentally active and sharp.
The Gut-Brain Connection: How Lion's Mane Supports Mood
Another benefit that isn't yet widely appreciated or talked about is the Gut-Brain connection and how Lions Mane can benefit it. Did you know that over 95% of your seratonin is developed in your gut? wild right?
Imagine what eating fast & processed food does to this connection - its important that we first take care of nutrition and then Lions Mane can do its work to boost production here, which feels like a huge upliftment to mood.
Lions Mane's polysaccharides also act as Prebiotics which support a healthy gut microbiome - yay!
Lion's Mane for Immune Support
We cant forget about its ability to boost immune response - Like other medicinal mushrooms, lion's mane is rich in beta-glucans, which modulate immune function - neither suppressing nor over-stimulating it. This and its ability to help with stress response over time (stress levels being directly related to immune response) adds up to a very happy body and mind.
A Well-Rounded Fungi: Cognition, Gut, and Immunity
Overall, Lions Mane absolutely benefits cognition and mood but goes far beyond this to help balance out our gut, nervous and immune system - a well rounded fungi that is a crowd favorite for a reason.
Blessings,
Willis
