Nutritional Information (Per 100g)

Calories: 35 kcal

Protein: 2.5 g

Fibre: 4.4 g

Carbohydrates: 3.2 g

Fats: 0.3 g

 

📜 Health Benefits of Lion’s Mane Mushrooms

 

🧠 Cognitive & Neurological Health

Neurogenesis stimulation: Contains compounds like hericenones and erinacines that promote the growth and repair of nerve cells.

Improves memory and cognitive function: Shown in both animal and preliminary human studies to support memory, focus, and learning capacity.

May protect against neurodegenerative diseases: Potential to slow progression of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and other forms of dementia by reducing amyloid plaque formation and oxidative stress.

Supports recovery from nerve injuries: Animal studies suggest enhanced nerve regeneration following damage.

🌿 Mental Health & Mood Support

Reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression: Clinical studies (small-scale human trials) have shown mood-boosting effects, possibly via reducing neuroinflammation and promoting nerve growth.

Regulates sleep and circadian rhythm: May improve sleep quality and reduce stress-induced insomnia.

💪 Immune System Support

Immunomodulatory effects: Stimulates and balances immune responses, enhancing the activity of macrophages, NK cells, and lymphocytes.

Anti-inflammatory: Reduces systemic inflammation, contributing to immune resilience and chronic disease prevention.

❤️ Cardiovascular Health

Lowers cholesterol and triglycerides: Animal studies show a reduction in LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

Improves blood circulation: Certain bioactive compounds can reduce blood clotting risk and promote vascular health.

🍽️ Digestive & Gut Health

Supports gut microbiome balance: Acts as a prebiotic and helps modulate gut bacteria.

Protects against gastric ulcers: Demonstrates gastroprotective effects in animal studies by reducing inflammation and oxidative stress in the stomach lining.

Anti-Helicobacter pylori activity: May inhibit the growth of ulcer-causing bacteria.

🦠 Antimicrobial & Antioxidant Effects

Antibacterial and antifungal properties: Can inhibit certain pathogenic microbes.

Potent antioxidant activity: Neutralises free radicals, reducing oxidative stress and associated cellular damage.

🎗️ Cancer-Fighting Potential (early-stage research)

Antitumor effects: In vitro and animal studies show Lion’s Mane may inhibit the growth of gastric, liver, colon, leukaemia, and breast cancer cells.

May enhance the effectiveness of chemotherapy: By reducing oxidative damage and improving immune surveillance.

🧴 Skin & Wound Healing

Accelerates wound healing: Speeds up skin regeneration and repair in preclinical studies.

Reduces scarring and promotes collagen formation.

💢 Anti-Diabetic Effects

Lowers blood sugar levels: Animal studies indicate hypoglycemic effects via improved insulin sensitivity and pancreatic protection.

Protects against diabetic neuropathy: Reduces oxidative stress-related nerve damage associated with diabetes.

📌 Key Bioactive Compounds

Hericenones: Found in the fruiting body, stimulate nerve growth factor (NGF) synthesis.

Erinacines: Found in the mycelium, cross the blood-brain barrier and promote NGF production.

Polysaccharides: Offer immunomodulatory and antioxidant effects.

Sterols and fatty acids: Contribute to anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial actions.

⚠️ Considerations

Please note that gourmet mushrooms cultivated using grain spawn carry a potential risk of cross-contamination with gluten. While we take precautions in our cultivation process by using grain such as millet (which is free of gluten), individuals with gluten intolerance or celiac disease should exercise caution when consuming these products.

People with mushroom allergies should avoid Lion’s Mane.

Effects on pregnant or breastfeeding women have not been sufficiently studied.