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Lion’s Mane Mushroom Tea
Lion’s mane mushroom is an incredible brain food that helps reduce dementia and Alzheimer’s symptoms, with its natural compounds stimulating nerve growth factor production to promote neuroprotection and cognitive health.
Coffee can be enjoyed in various forms, including dried slices, tea bags, powdered lion’s mane or extracts. Furthermore, natural flavor enhancers like honey or cinnamon can further add delicious and nutritious drinks that offer multiple health benefits.
Improved Memory and Focus
Boosting memory and focus naturally has never been more delicious with Lion’s Mane Mushroom Tea! This refreshing beverage combines the powerful benefits of this special mushroom with other brain-enhancing herbs like gotu kola, peppermint and brahmi to provide a relaxing drink that can help clear the way to improved mental performance and clear thinking.
Studies conducted on mice have demonstrated the beneficial properties of lion’s mane extract to increase neuron growth and spatial memory enhancement, while simultaneously acting as an anti-depressant and cognitive enhancer, helping reduce anxiety while improving concentration (1).
Lion’s mane contains compounds called hericienones and erinaceins which possess neuroprotective properties; in other words, they help shield neurons against damage. (2)
These compounds stimulate the production of nerve growth factor (NGF), an agent which promotes survival and organization of neurons throughout your nervous system, not just your brain (3).
Studies have also demonstrated the benefits of lion’s mane for those suffering from neurological conditions like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, helping prevent or slow progression of these illnesses (4).
One study found that patients with mild Alzheimer’s had significant improvement in their cognitive test scores after taking lion’s mane for 16 weeks versus those who received placebo treatment.
A double-blind, randomized clinical trial with 40 healthy volunteers to investigate the effects of guayusa and Nordic lion’s mane mushrooms on attention, working memory, and mental processing speed was conducted using Go/No-go, N-Back and Serial 7s tests with measurements taken preingestion, 60 minutes postingestion and 120 minutes postingestion (5).
Results from the study demonstrated that subjects who consumed guayusa and Nordic Lion’s Mane experienced statistically significant improvements on all three tests as well as decreased anxiety levels and improved mood due to decreased oxidative stress levels and healthy balance of neurotransmitters (6)
Increased Energy
The Lion’s Mane mushroom is an elegant, shaggy-looking fungus found on hardwood trees in northern forests. However, its appearance belies its power as this nootropic aid helps enhance memory and mental focus while providing neuroprotection and immune health benefits – making it a highly popular nutritional supplement.
Scientists have recently discovered that lion’s mane mushrooms contain polysaccharides which stimulate nerve growth factor (NGF), helping repair and regenerate nervous cells. Furthermore, erinacine A-enriched hericenones and alpha-bomoyl-alpha-d-glucans help increase neuron survival after injury or disease – leading to improved mental health with decreased symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Lion’s mane mushrooms contain natural compounds which are anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, helping reduce oxidative stress and inflammation in the body and maintaining cell health while slowing down the aging process. This aids cellular health preservation while delaying signs of aging.
Mushroom tea offers immune-enhancing properties and makes an excellent addition to a healthy diet, and mushroom tea offers a tasty way to take advantage of these nutrients. Mushroom tea can be easily prepared by adding one teaspoon to hot water and boiling, then steeping for five to 10 minutes in an infuser before sipping directly from its cup or adding it into other drinks such as smoothies, coffee or shakes.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) prescribes Hericium erinaceus mushrooms – commonly referred to as Lion’s Mane mushrooms – for treating conditions associated with low energy, such as insomnia and anxiety, both of which are indicative of depleted life force (qi). Furthermore, the mushroom can soothe while also stimulating certain parts of the brain that regulate mood while helping maintain stability* Its anti-inflammatory properties offer potential advantages to digestive health – in particular protecting against stomach ulcers by strengthening its mucous membrane*
Enhanced Immune System Function
Lion’s mane mushrooms contain compounds known to boost immune system performance, fortifying your natural defenses against viruses and diseases. They contain beta-glucan polysaccharides which promote healthy immunity by stimulating white blood cell activity that attacks pathogens within the body. Furthermore, studies have also indicated that they help combat inflammation and oxidative stress, two conditions which are associated with many health concerns.
Lion’s Mane mushroom has been shown to help improve cognitive function, such as improving memory and focus. It contains neuroprotective compounds including hericenones and erinacines which stimulate production of nerve growth factor (NGF). NGF plays an essential role in brain cell survival and maintenance – supporting healthy cognitive function while potentially helping prevent degenerative neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease from emerging.
Lion’s mane can help improve mood, alleviating feelings of anxiety and depression. It contains chemicals which promote the release of happy hormones into the brain to create a sense of wellbeing, providing relief from mild depression or anxiety; in particular by balancing serotonin and dopamine levels within your system. This may prove especially useful for those experiencing mild forms of both conditions.
Lion’s mane is an excellent source of antioxidants that play an essential role in maintaining overall health. Antioxidants from lion’s mane provide significant protection from oxidative stress and free radical damage, protecting against metabolic diseases, heart disease and dementia. To reap maximum benefit, incorporate it into your daily diet for maximum effect. Try incorporating mushroom extracts into tea, capsule form, or directly over food as an additive for flavor and nutritional benefit. Always consult your physician first if taking supplements that could trigger allergies; for optimal results use high-grade lion’s mane powder that you prepare as directed – mix with hot water for tea making or mix into smoothies and other drinks, or sprinkle it onto food to add both flavor and nutrition value!
Decreased Stress and Anxiety
Lion’s mane is an anti-anxiety mushroom used in traditional Chinese medicine and studies have demonstrated its benefits as a stress reliever by decreasing cortisol levels while simultaneously increasing serotonin and dopamine in the brain(3).
Also, NGF increases cognitive function and memory by protecting neurons while reducing inflammation in the brain and nervous system, which may contribute to anxiety or depression(4).
As such, it makes an ideal ingredient in tea. Today, several companies are producing teas formulated with lion’s mane mushroom powder to take advantage of this incredible natural ingredient and reduce stress on the body through adaptogens such as reishi, chaga and maitake mushrooms(2).
These teas can help improve cognitive health and lessen signs of aging while keeping your mind clear and sharp all day long.
Lion’s mane tea can be an enjoyable and healthy way to help boost your day, particularly if you are suffering from anxiety or depression. There are numerous recipes online available to you for finding your ideal blend. Some contain ingredients such as shiitake mushrooms, blackcurrants, ginger and turmeric; whereas others have more subtle flavours such as chamomile or peppermint teas.
At NativePath, we offer a calming tea blend made of Lion’s Mane Mushrooms and other mood-boosting ingredients. Our new Native Mind tea includes these ingredients along with rose hips, Rhodiola Rosea Root extract and monk fruit for maximum memory, focus and mental clarity. Enjoyed any time during the day for maximum effect, it has a delicious sweet and refreshing flavor you can look forward to sipping at anytime of day!