Organic Lion's Mane Mushroom

Lion's Mane Mushroom (Hericium Erinaceus) has been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In recent years, Lion's Mane has gained popularity due to it's cognitive-enhancing effects, anti-inflammatory properties and ability to support the immune system. The scientific research into its beneficial properties has increased by over 700% in the past decade.

Ecologically Di Tao Sourced & Processed

Our Organic Lion's Mane Mushrooms are Di Tao sourced in the ecologically protected and mountainous region of Qingyuan County in China; away from roads, cities and industrial areas avoiding pollution. Qingyuan County has a 86% forest coverage rate and negative pxygen ion level of 200000/cm³, making it the largest natural oxygen bar in East China. We have Lab Tested our Lion's Mane for Heavy Metals by an independent 3rd party lab in Australia for confirmation.

This green mountainous area has a focus on sustainable forest management and provides clean fresh air, clean fresh mountain water and a favourable humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons which has allowed farmers for 800 years to specialise in the cultivation and processing of some of the most highly prized mushrooms in the world.

The Lion's Mane Mushrooms we use are 100% wood-grown in a semi wild cultivation process where no pesticides or chemicals are used, which is tested and confirmed through the Organic Certification process.

This allows us to supply a potent Organic Lion's Mane 10:1 Mushroom Dual Extract Powder. For every 1kg of extract powder produced, 10kg of dried mushroom is used, which comes from 100kg of fresh mushrooms. This creates a concentrated profile of 47.4% Beta-glucans (See 3rd party lab test results) along with key phenolic compounds such as Erinacines and Hericenones.

Beta-Glucans

Beta-glucans are the main polysaccharide abundantly found in the fruiting body, which are group of complex sugars which naturally occur within the cell walls of the mushroom. They have been shown to boost the immune system by activating immune cells such as macrophages and natural killer cells.

Which Part Of The Mushroom Do You Use?

We use the 'Fruiting Body' of the mushroom, which is the actual “mushroom”. This is the high cost part of the mushroom and where the highly active Beta-glucans and other properties are contained.

No Mycelium Is Used

It is important to note that our Lion's Mane does not contain 'mycelium', grains or starch, as they contain much lower amounts of Beta-glucans and other active properties.

How Is The Lion's Mane Mushroom Extract Processed?

A dual extract process of hot water and organic alcohol is used to separate, filtrate and extract the mushrooms highly active compounds - making it much easier for your body to break down the mushroom cell’s wall, known as Chitin.

The Research

Since the early 2000's, the research into Lion's Mane Mushroom suggest it's primary focus and benefits are in enhancing cognitive function and improving brain health, leading to a positive impact on mental health, overall mood, well-being, reducing inflammation and oxidative stress.

In summary, various studies suggest it may assist in:

• Improving Memory and Concentration¹
• Reducing the Effects of Cognitive Impairment²
• Inducing Neuroprotective Benefits³
• Stimulating the Production of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF)⁴
• Protecting Against Neurodegeneration⁵
• Decreasing Symptoms of Depression & Anxiety⁶
• Support Against Age-Related Cognitive Decline⁷
• Anti-Inflammatory Properties For Body & Brain⁸
• Supporting Cardiovascular Health and Lowering of Cholesterol⁹
• Supporting the Immune System¹⁰
• Stimulating the Production of Natural Killer (NK) Cells, for Fighting Infections¹¹

Lion's Mane Mushroom has also had other promising studies show it may provide many other beneficial bioactivities such as being anti-tumour, anti-gastric, anti-oxidation, anti-hyperglycaemia, anti-fatigue, anti-aging and hepatoprotective¹².

It is also gluten free, Non-GMO and suitable for vegans. Available in 50g packs.

References

1: Li IC et al, 2020, 2: Mori K et al, 2009, 3:Xu XL et al, 2022, 4: Wong KH et al, 2012, 5: Tsai YC et al, 2019, 6: Nagano M et al, 2010, 7: Roda E et al 2021, 8: Ren Y et al, 2018 & Mori K et al, 2015 & Wang LY et al, 2019, 9: Choi WS et al, 2013, 10:Mendel F, 2015 & Wang JC et al, 2001, 11: Kim SP et al, 2011, 12: He X et al, 2017.