Mushrooms 4 Life Lion’s Mane

Description

Mushrooms 4 Life Lion’s Mane is a 100% fruiting body extract of lion’s mane grown in Fujian province, under nature-identical conditions on organic rice and wood chips. Nootropic neuro-protection for cognitive health and focus.

It is dual extracted (Up to 14:1 extract ratio) to release and concentrate its polysaccharides and key compounds including hericenones. It has a minimum of 10% beta-glucans, and 2% hericenones, to support immunity and cognitive health.

Suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

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Why should I use Mushrooms 4 Life Lion’s Mane capsules? 

Brain Health

Studies have found it stimulates production of nerve growth factor (NGF) which helps to maintain the neurons, which are the brain cells responsible for helping us to process and transmit information. It is useful for learning and memory, and helps to optimise neurogenesis; the creation and growth of new brain cells, making it an ideal nootropic for supporting focus and productivity.

Neuroprotection

A 2020 study found people with mild Alzheimer’s disease who took lion’s mane daily for 49 weeks saw significant improvements in brain health. Meanwhile, those who took a placebo experienced a decline in several markers of cognitive function.

Mental Health

Studies suggest lion’s mane can help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression by modulating the levels of specific neurotransmitters, such as serotonin and dopamine, which play crucial roles in regulating mood, motivation, and stress response.

Active ingredients 

Hericenones

Lion’s mane fruiting body is rich in hericenones which are believed to contribute to the mushroom’s cognitive-enhancing properties. They have strong anti-bacterial activity and help stimulate the generation of nerve growth factor (NGF) which is a neuropeptide that helps to maintain neurons and supports optimal brain functioning.

Beta-glucans

High amounts of polysaccharides including beta-glucans to support immunity.

Antioxidants

Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.

Why mushrooms?

Mushrooms are nature’s biological communicators, forming vast invisible networks that connect individual plants, and transfer water and nutrients. As mushrooms grow, they enrich the forest floor and plants in a symbiotic relationship, a form of communication which some have coined the Wood Wide Web. This ability to ‘speak to’ the plant kingdom at a deep cellular level is also what makes them so valuable to us. In humans, research shows they may be regarded as biological response modifiers (BRMs), acting on the immune system to restore balance where it is needed.

Fungi kingdom

Although we might assume fungi to be part of the plant kingdom, they are more closely related to animals, and humans and fungi share a common ancestry in 30% of our DNA. To date approximately 700 species of mushroom have been identified as having therapeutic value and together they form some of the most potent medicines found in the natural world.

Potent natural medicines

Beyond their capacity to colonise, mushrooms have developed an innate hardiness over many millennia. This gives them a natural advantage in a range of habitats, from Chaga conk in Siberia—which can survive temperatures of -40C—to the high Tibetan plateaus which are home to a rare species of Cordyceps fungus. It also means they have evolved some unique defences against disease in a set of pharmacologically active compounds that can benefit humans.

• Beta glucans and related polysaccharides (complex sugars) which have been studied for their effects on immune function and the gut microbiome
• Triterpenes, a group of bioactive, anti-inflammatory chemicals related to steroids
• Proteins with antimicrobial and immune-modulating effects

• Enzymes including digestive and antioxidant enzymes
• A good source of vitamins B, D and minerals such as zinc, selenium and manganese

Why choose Mushrooms 4 Life?

Quality

Mushrooms 4 Life grow their mushrooms under nature-identical conditions, which gives them a similar nutrient profile to wild mushrooms.

Purity

Mushrooms 4 Life’s mushroom products are simply 100% real mushrooms with no binders, additives, or artificial ingredients.

Attention to Detail

They aim to preserve the unique spectrum of nutrients and active compounds in every mushroom they harvest.

Traceability

Mushrooms 4 Life obtain all their mushrooms directly from experienced and reputable organic farms which specialise in mushroom cultivation.

Versatility

Mushrooms 4 Life offer one of the most comprehensive ranges of mushroom products in the UK, including powders, capsules, teas and coffees.

Tested

Their products are third-party DNA tested and laboratory tested for heavy metals, pesticides and contaminants, so you benefit from only the purest mushrooms, and nothing else.