1. Enhances Brain Function and Benefits the Nervous System
Maybe the most thoroughly researched feature of lion’s mane mushroom is its impact on brain cells and related functions. This incredible fungus may have revolutionary impact on neurodegenerative diseases.
2. May Help Protect Against Cancer
Lion’s mane may also be significant in helping treat cancer, according to a host of research. In varying degrees, compounds from or supplementation with lion’s mane mushroom has been found to potentially slow the progression or reverse the spread of: Leukemia, Gastric (stomach) cancer, Lung cancer, Cervical cancer, Liver cancer, Colon cancer, Breast cancer
3. Supports Heart and Circulatory System Health
Lion’s mane mushroom might also help you in preventing heart disease. In vitro and animal research has found that extracts of lion’s mane can prevent the increase of LDL cholesterol (sometimes referred to as “bad” cholesterol), increase HDL, or “good,” cholesterol and lower triglycerides in the bloodstream, an early indicator of heart disease.
4. Might Improve Digestive Health
Due in part to its powerful anti-inflammatory properties, lion’s mane mushroom might improve the function of your stomach and digestive system.
5. Reduces Inflammation
A 2015 study out of Japan found that lion’s mane mushroom was able to reduce inflammation in fatty tissue. This is important because fatty tissue inflammation is a factor in the formation of metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that increase your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
6. Acts as a Powerful Antioxidant
The molecules in lion’s mane mushroom have antioxidant abilities and help prevent and relieve the oxidative stress caused by poor nutrition and exposure to chemicals in the environment.
7. Improves Mental Health and Overall Well-Being
A lion’s mane mushroom supplement may also help you feel better by improving sleep and reducing the effects of mental health issues.
8. Improves Immune Function
Lion’s mane seems to have the ability to enhance immune system function in a manner also related to the polysaccharide content in the fungus
9. Might Be Useful for Managing Diabetes
A 2013 animal study showed marked improvement in blood glucose levels, insulin sensitivity and various other diabetes symptoms when an extract of lion’s mane mushroom was given to them.

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Source:Dr Axe