With many Americans concerned about memory loss, researchers are looking everywhere for solutions.
Some recent research has been into the effects of “Lion’s Mane,” which has been used by traditional medicine in Asian countries for centuries.
Researchers have recently identified some promising potential effects.
Lab Manager reported:
Lion’s Mane Mushrooms Shown to Promote Nerve Growth, Improve Memory
Researchers from The University of Queensland have discovered the active compound from an edible mushroom that boosts nerve growth and enhances memory.
Frederic Meunier, PhD, from the Queensland Brain Institute said the team had identified new active compounds from the mushroom Hericium erinaceus.
“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…