Food Supplement Mushroom Lion's Mane - Yamabushitake - Hericium erinaceus - 100g

Food Supplement Mushroom Lion's Mane Hericium erinaceus 

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Yamabushitake Mushrooms

Scientific name: Hericium erinaceus

Other names: Lion's Mane, Hedgehog Mushroom monkey head mushroom or phumala mushroom or cotton mushroom, which in Japanese Yamabushitake means the one who sleeps in the valley. Because this species clings to perennial trees like oak or walnut, the fungus looks like a white silken thread about 5 to 20 cm long.

It is found in the northern hemisphere, such as Europe and East Asia.

In Japan, in ancient times, this type of fungus was introduced by mixing it into medicines to treat gastrointestinal diseases such as stomach ulcers, etc.

The Monkey Head Mushroom is a fungus that is used to cook food to taste delicious. It is a healthy diet, low in fat, rich in protein, unsaturated fatty acids, which is a good food alternative for those who do not eat meat. Monkey head mushrooms are suitable for daily feeding (food and medicinal value).

In China, this mushroom has been used as a medicine since ancient times due to a long variety of medicinal properties.

The main active ingredient (medicinal compound), but threitol, D-arabinitol (D-arabinitol), palmic acid (palmatic) acid), beta-glucan (ß-D-glucan) and triterpene (Triterpene). These important substances can control the level of fat in the blood antioxidant action and against various types of cancer cells

Hericium In terms of medicinal properties, traditional Chinese medicine considers monkey head mushroom to have a sweet taste and mild effect, it is used to nourish the spleen and stomach. According to Chinese medicine it helps in the treatment of cancer of the gastrointestinal tract according to various studies, helps to reduce the side effects of chemotherapy therapy and radiotherapy.

At present, the research has turned to the production of products derived from the monkey head mushroom, whether in the form of tablets and extracts in the form of powder, etc., with polysaccharide (Polysaccharide) grouped extraction, l he most popular polysaccharide extract is beta-glucans.

Research has reported that beta-glucans can inhibit cancer effects in rats.

The mushroom contains lantinan and peptides, which have the effect of increasing the immune system in the body and also help to speed up the create immune interferon and from experiments on rats it seems that it has for effect of inhibiting the growth of cancerous tumors and inhibiting the replication or transfer of DNA and RNA genetic material in rodent cells.

Promotes Digestive Health: The Hericium erinaceus mushroom contains both soluble and insoluble fiber that can help boost digestion and maintain gut health.

-Improves Cognitive Health: The Hericium erinaceus mushroom contains bioactive compounds that can help stimulate nerve cell growth and improve communication between brain cells. Some studies suggest that the mushroom can improve memory and concentration.

-Strengthens the immune system: The Hericium erinaceus mushroom contains polysaccharides which can help stimulate the production of immune cells and strengthen the immune system.

-May help reduce inflammation: Studies suggest that the Hericium erinaceus mushroom may help reduce inflammation in the body through its antioxidant properties.

-May support heart health: The Hericium erinaceus mushroom contains compounds that may help lower blood cholesterol levels and improve cardiovascular health.

The Hericium erinaceus mushroom has been studied for its potential anticancer properties due to its unique bioactive compounds, such as polysaccharides and triterpenes. Here are some of the potential anticancer properties of the Hericium erinaceus mushroom:

-Antiproliferative activity: In vitro studies have shown that Hericium erinaceus mushroom extracts can inhibit the growth of various cancer cell lines, such as stomach, colon and liver cancer cells.

-Apoptotic effects: The fungus Hericium erinaceus can induce apoptosis, ie programmed cell death, in cancer cells. This can help prevent tumor growth.

-Antiangiogenic properties: Studies have shown that extracts of Hericium erinaceus mushroom can inhibit the formation of new blood vessels in tumors, which is important because tumors