Lion’s Mane Has Cognitive and Mood Benefits for Healthy Adults

Evidence is mounting for the cognitive and mood-boosting effects of lion’s mane mushroom supplements, however studies in young, healthy adults are limited. A 2023 study¹ aimed to change that by analyzing the short and long-term effects of lion’s mane supplements in 43 young and healthy adults.

Navigating through the ocean of dietary supplements online reveals a disconcerting undertow of counterfeit products, even amidst the seemingly safe harbors of widely trusted platforms like Amazon.com.

Fungi Perfecti reported the discovery of multiple unauthorized accounts on Amazon.com selling counterfeit products using the brand name Host Defense Mushrooms.

Whether foraged in a dewy forest or in the freshly misted produce section of the grocery store, mushrooms are a delicious and super nutritious addition to any meal. Neither fruit nor vegetable, plant nor animal, mushrooms are in a category all their own.

When you walk through the forest, buried beneath every step you take, there are likely hundreds of miles of mycelium—tiny thread-like filaments intertwined throughout the roots of plants and trees.

Neither plant nor animal, belonging to a scientific kingdom all their own (Kingdom Fungi), mushrooms hold a unique position in the natural world.

Mushrooms are having a major moment. Named as one of Natural Grocers “Top 10 Trends of 2019,” the mushroom boom is showing no signs of slowing down. Like many modern-day health and wellness trends, this one is rooted in a long history of traditional use.