According to a new study, Neurotropic Lion's Mane Mushrooms may have a positive effect on nerve growth and memory. This type of mushroom, also known as Lion's Mane or Hericium erinaceus, has long been used in traditional Chinese medicine to boost the immune system and improve digestion. More recently, it is considered a nootropic health supplement believed to improve cognitive function and memory. this article explains the benefits of this mushroom (not magic) but very promising.
The Cognitive Health Benefits of Lion's Mane Mushrooms
Lion's Mane Mushrooms have long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to support the immune system and improve digestion. More recently, they are considered a nootropic health supplement that can improve memory and cognitive functions. However, the exact mechanisms by which these mushrooms improve brain function have so far remained largely unknown.
A new study has identified an active compound in the mushroom , Hericene A, that promotes neurogenesis, allowing the brain to form stronger connections between neurons. Neurogenesis is a key process in the formation of new memories and memory retrieval.
These results suggest that the Lion's Mane mushroom could be an effective supplement for improving brain function, especially in people with memory and cognitive disorders.
Lion's Mane Mushrooms May Improve Brain Cell Growth and Memory, Study Finds
So-called lion's mane mushroom extracts have been used for centuries in traditional Asian medicine, but their potential impact on brain cells has not been scientifically investigated until now.
Professor Munier, from the Queensland Brain Institute, is conducting preclinical tests to assess the impact of these mushrooms on brain cell growth and memory improvement.
Laboratory tests measured the neurotrophic effects of compounds isolated from Hericium erinaceus on cultured brain cells, and results showed that the active compounds promoted neuronal projections by extending and connecting them to other neurons.
Using super-resolution microscopy, the researchers found that the mushroom extract and its active components significantly increased the size of growth cones, which are essential for brain cells to sense their environment and form new connections with other neurons in the brain.
Benefits of Lion's Mane Mushroom for Cognitive Health
The lion's mane mushroom is a white mushroom belonging to the group of toothed mushrooms distributed in North America, Europe and Asia. It is characterized by its long spines which give it the appearance of a lion's mane, hence its name. The fungus usually grows on dead hardwood, in a pile of long hanging thorns, in late summer and fall. According to Dr. Ramon Martinez-Marmol, co-author of a study on this mushroom, the discovery of its bioactive compounds could have benefits for the treatment and protection against neurodegenerative cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.
The goal of this research is to identify natural compounds that can reach the brain and regulate neuron growth, thereby promoting better memory formation.
In conclusion :
Lion's Mane Mushroom is a white mushroom native to North America, Europe and Asia. Studies have shown that extracts of this mushroom have potential effects on brain cells by promoting their growth and improving memory through its bioactive compounds.
This discovery is particularly promising for the treatment and protection against neurodegenerative cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. Using natural compounds to regulate neuron growth could hold promise for improving memory formation in people with cognitive impairment, providing a natural alternative to traditional medications.
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Hericerin derivatives activates a pan-neurotrophic...
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jnc.15767
Mushrooms magnify memory by boosting nerve growth
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/979340
