Lion’s Mane has made its way into the super food spotlight as an incredible functional mushroom with brain-boosting benefits.
It’s fast become a staple supplement and our best-selling super foods, helping to clear brain fog, improve productivity, spark creativity and provide a natural energy burst.
But rather than being touted as ‘just another wellness craze’, the health benefits of taking Lion’s Mane span hundreds of years, with research only discovering increasingly more about this powerful mushroom.
History of Lion’s Mane
Lion’s Mane mushroom, scientifically known as ‘Hericium erinaceus’, has been used for centuries across various cultures for both its unique appearance and potential health benefits. This fascinating fungus, also called ‘bearded tooth’ or ‘satyr’s beard’ due to its shaggy appearance, has a rich history and is making waves today as a powerful nootropic.
Lion’s Mane has deep roots in traditional medicine and has been used for centuries to support overall health. Ancient herbalists recognised its potential to promote brain power and believed it could contribute to a clear and focused mind.
The benefits of taking Lion’s Mane have become more widely researched and talked about in recent years, particularly as we seek more natural and sustainable ways to enhance cognitive function and productivity without the side effects often associated with caffeine.
In our present day, fast-paced society where demands are ever-increasing, Lion’s Mane can help lift the fog and provide the natural support you need to get things done.
How is Lion’s Mane grown?
Lion’s Mane typically requires a substrate like dead wood to grow, although we grow ours using Certified Organic brown rice. In this method, the mushroom consumes the brown rice as its food source. Once the mushroom is ready to harvest, it has consumed virtually all of the brown rice and what’s left is the mycelium and fruiting body.
Mushrooms are nature’s sponges and will absorb any heavy metals and pollutants in the air or water, so it’s incredibly important that they’re grown in a clean environment. We grow our Lion’s Mane right here in Australia, to the highest certified organic standards, to ensure it’s the best quality on the planet.
You can learn more about how our Lion’s Mane is grown to the highest quality right here in Australia in this article.
What are the benefits of taking Lion’s Mane?
Today, Lion’s Mane has become renowned for helping to increase productivity and reduce brain fog, making it a go-to super food for when you need to get stuff done.
The ‘brain boosting’ mushroom contains two powerful compounds that can help support the growth and maintenance of nerve cells in the brain; hericenones which are predominantly found in the fruiting body, and erinacines which are mostly found in its mycelium ‘roots’.
Lion’s Mane also contains a wide range of nutrients and bioactive compounds, which can support overall health and wellbeing.
How should I take Lion’s Mane?
To experience the optimal benefits of taking Lion’s Mane, it’s best to incorporate it into your daily routine.
As it is an energising mushrooms, it is best taken in the morning after your first meal of the day.
You can take it in capsule form, or stir it into your coffee, smoothies, or simply water.
If you are new to mushrooms, we recommend starting with half of the recommended dosage, and working your way up.
