Type: Vitamins & Supplements
AFA + Lion’s Mane
AFA and Lions Mane are two premium nutrient sources for your brain loaded with a full spectrum of bioactive compounds proven by science to target brain health. AFA and Lion’s Mane when working together support and optimize mental function while protecting against cognitive decline and neurological impairments.
Lions Mane (Hericium erinaceus)
Summary
A dynamic functional mushroom for enhancing mental function and clarity, regeneration of brain cells, gut health, and overall mind and body harmony.
Lion's Mane mushroom has been used for thousands of years in Eastern medicine and contains several bioactive compounds hericenones and erinacines that are known agents that can stimulate the growth of nerve cells, this is called Nerve Growth Factor [NGF]. Lion's Mane also supports an anti-inflammatory effect as well. This combination results in a variety of cognitive supporting benefits and protection against Alzheimer's, and dementia and preventing memory loss. Lion's Mane is also effective for sharpening mental clarity, focus, and concentration as well as healing mild neurological impairment due to injury. Studies also suggest that depression, anxiety, and irritation can be lessened when taking Lion's Mane.
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Clinical Studies
Therapeutic Potential of Hericium erinaceus for Depressive Disorder
Chong PS, Fung ML, Wong KH, Lim LW. Int J Mol Sci. 2019;21(1):163. Published 2019 Dec 25. doi:10.3390/ijms21010163
Lion's Mane Mushroom, Hericium erinaceus (Bull.: Fr.) Pers. Suppresses H 2 O 2-Induced Oxidative Damage and LPS-Induced Inflammation in HT22 Hippocampal Neurons and BV2 Microglia
Kushairi N, Phan CW, Sabaratnam V, David P, Naidu M. Antioxidants (Basel). 2019;8(8):261. Published 2019 Aug 1. doi:10.3390/antiox8080261
Hericium erinaceus Improves Recognition Memory and Induces Hippocampal and Cerebellar Neurogenesis in Frail Mice during Aging
Ratto D, Corana F, Mannucci B, et al. Nutrients. 2019;11(4):715. Published 2019 Mar 27. doi:10.3390/nu11040715
Interpretation of mushroom as a common therapeutic agent for brain impairments and cardiovascular challenges
Rahman MA, Abdullah N, Aminudin N. Crit Rev Biotechnol. 2016;36(6):1131-1142. doi:10.3109/07388551.2015.1100585
Medicinal properties of Hericium erinaceus and its potential to formulate novel mushroom-based pharmaceuticals
Jiang S, Wang S, Sun Y, Zhang Q. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2014;98(18):7661-7670. doi:10.1007/s00253-014-5955-5
Prevention of Early Alzheimer’s by Erinacine A-Enriched Hericium erinaceus Mycelia Pilot Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study
Li IC, Chang HH, Lin CH, et al.Front Aging Neurosci. 2020;12:155. Published 2020 Jun 3. doi:10.3389/fnagi.2020.00155
The Anti-Dementia effect of Lion's Mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceum) and its clinical application
Kawagishi, Hirokazu, et al. Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, no. 249, Apr. 2004, pp. 54+.
Neuroprotective Herbs for the Management of Cognitive Challenges
Importance and management of micronutrient deficiencies in patients with Neurological Impairments
Cardoso BR, Cominetti C, Cozzolino SM. Clin Interv Aging. 2013;8:531-542. doi:10.2147/CIA.S27983
Relations of magnesium intake to cognitive impairment and dementia among participants in the Women’s Health Initiative Memory Study: A Prospective Cohort Study
Lo K, Liu Q, Madsen T, et al. BMJ Open. 2019;9(11):e030052. Published 2019 Nov 3. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2019-030052
Folate, vitamin B-6, and vitamin B-12 intake and mild cognitive impairment and probable dementia in the Women's Health Initiative Memory Study.
Agnew-Blais JC, Wassertheil-Smoller S, Kang JH, et al. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2015;115(2):231-241. doi:10.1016/j.jand.2014.07.006
Plasticity of neuroendocrine–thymus interactions during ontogeny and ageing: Role of zinc and arginine
Mocchegiani E, Santarelli L, Costarelli L, et al. Plasticity of neuroendocrine-thymus interactions during ontogeny and aging: role of zinc and arginine. Ageing Res Rev. 2006;5(3):281-309. doi:10.1016/j.arr.2006.06.001
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