Introduction

Mushrooms have been used in traditional medicine for centuries for their health benefits. The lion's mane mushroom, also known as Hericium Erinaceus, is one such mushroom that has been used in Asian countries for its medicinal properties.

Identification of the Active Compound

Led by Professor Frederic Meunier from the Queensland Brain Institute, the team of researchers identified new active compounds from the lion's mane mushroom. Extracts from this mushroom have been used in traditional medicine for centuries, but the researchers wanted to scientifically determine their potential effects on brain cells.

The team tested the effects of these active compounds on cultured brain cells and found that they promoted neuron projections, extending and connecting to other neurons. The active compounds also increased the size of growth cones, which are important for brain cells to sense their environment and establish new connections with other neurons in the brain.

Impact on Memory

The researchers found that the Lion's Mane Mushroom extract had a significant impact on the growth of brain cells and improving memory. The team's co-author, Dr Ramon Martinez-Marmol, said that the discovery had applications that could treat and protect against neurodegenerative cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. The team's goal was to identify bioactive compounds from natural sources that could reach the brain and regulate the growth of neurons, resulting in improved memory formation.

Traditional Medicinal Properties

According to Dr Dae Hee Lee from CNGBio Co, which supported and collaborated on the research project, the properties of Lion's Mane Mushrooms have been used to treat ailments and maintain health in traditional Chinese medicine since antiquity. This research is unravelling the molecular mechanism of lion's mane mushroom compounds and their effects on brain function, particularly memory, Dr Lee said.

Collaborative Effort

The study was a collaborative effort between researchers from The University of Queensland, Republic of Korea's Gachon University, and Chungbuk National University. The discovery of the active compound in the Lion's Mane Mushroom could have significant implications for the treatment of cognitive disorders and improving memory.

Final Thoughts

The discovery of the active compound in the Lion's Mane Mushroom is exciting and opens up new avenues for research. With further research, it may be possible to develop treatments that use the active compounds in lion's mane mushrooms to improve brain function and memory.

This could have significant implications for the treatment of cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's disease. Traditional medicinal properties have long been associated with mushrooms, and this research highlights the potential of natural compounds in treating and preventing diseases.

Mojo

If you want to try lions mane, the choice is either to grow some fresh using a kit, forage in the wild, or find a supplement.

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