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Lion's Mane Mushroom Found to Boost Nerve Growth, Memory, Researchers Say

Researchers at The University of Queensland have discovered in pre-clinical trials that lion's mane mushroom, or Hericium erinaceus, may have a significant impact on the growth of brain cells and improving memory.

Extracts from these so-called ‘lion’s mane’ mushrooms have been used in traditional medicine in Asian countries for centuries, but we wanted to scientifically determine their potential effect on brain cells,” said lead researcher Professor Frederic Meunier from the Queensland Brain Institute in a statement. 

“Laboratory tests measured the neurotrophic effects of compounds isolated from Hericium erinaceus on cultured brain cells, and surprisingly we found that the active compounds promote neuron projections, extending and connecting to other neurons.”

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