Lion’s mane mushroom supports the brain

The Lion’s mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) has a long history in traditional medicine and research shows that an extract of bioactive compounds promotes neuron projections and connections to other neurons
 

The data also showed supplementation in an animal model enhanced recognition memory in mice, which retained similar influence even when the concentration was reduced by a factor of 50
 

Lion's mane mushrooms are associated with other health benefits, including regulating blood pressure and blood sugar, treating depression and promoting recovery after brain injury

Mushrooms have varying levels of antioxidants, and they have antioxidants that other fungi do not, such as ergothioneine and glutathione, which together help promote longevity and contribute to a healthy soil environment
 

I highly recommend including mushrooms in your nutritional plan, but caution that they should be organically grown as they easily absorb air and soil contaminants. Growing your own is an excellent option and a far safer alternative than foraging for wild mushrooms

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