Lion's Mane: Unlocking the Potential for Memory Support

Memory-boosting effects

Research has been undertaken to investigate the potential of Lion's Mane in supporting memory and reducing the chances of Alzheimer's disease. Memory is essential to the everyday functioning of our lives, while Alzheimer's is a degenerative neurological disorder leading to memory loss, deteriorating cognitive abilities and behavioural changes. Interest in the mushroom has grown due to its purported memory-boosting effects. (1)

 

How Lion's Mane acts as memory support

Studies have revealed that Lion's Mane may trigger neurogenesis, the proliferation of new neurons, an essential procedure for memory consolidation, retention, and sophistication. This mushroom extract boasts components such as hericenones and erinacines that facilitate the manufacture of Nerve Growth Factors (NGFs), a key component in the development and preservation of neurons. (2)

 

Can Lion's Mane reduce the risk of Alzheimer's Disease?

Lion's Mane has neuroprotective effects that may help protect against degenerative conditions like Alzheimer's. (3, 4) Its substances--hericenones and erinacines--exhibit antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which could potentially reduce oxidative stress and inflammation within the brain, shielding brain cells from harm and potentially delaying cognitive decline.

Alzheimer's disease is associated with the accumulation of beta-amyloid plaques in the brain. Research indicates that Lion's Mane extract may help inhibit the formation of these plaques and promote their clearance. By reducing the burden of beta-amyloid, Lion's Mane may contribute to a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease. (5)

When it comes to supporting memory and reducing the risk of Alzheimers, Lion's Mane mushroom extract is seen to hold promising results. It has the potential to stimulate neurogenesis, increase Nerve Growth Factor production, provide neuroprotection, as well as regulate neurotransmitters that are important to cognitive enhancement.

 

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9312024/

2. https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/lions-mane-mushroom-improves-memory-nerve-growth/153097/

3. https://www.alzdiscovery.org/uploads/cognitive_vitality_media/Lions-Mane-Cognitive-Vitality-For-Researchers.pdf

4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9312024/