Mushrooms have been making news lately, especially as more mushroom foods, drinks and supplements are added to the market. Lion’s mane mushrooms, specifically, have made headlines, being called a “superfood” for the health benefits they may have. Are lion’s mane mushrooms as medicinal as people are claiming?
It’s true that some food can be a medicine. Lion’s mane mushrooms are a good example as eating them can improve your heart , gut and brain health . These fungi earn their name from their unique shape. They look like fungi stalactites, as their icicle shape gives them the formation of a mane, resembling the king of the jungle.
For centuries, lion’s mane mushrooms have been used as edible and medicinal mushrooms — especially in traditional Chinese medicine — according to the World Journal of Gastroenterology . Like with many Eastern remedies, people in the West began using lion’s mane mushrooms as alternatives to traditional medical treatments. Supplementing your diet with lion’s mane mushrooms may boost your health. Learn the benefits, potential side effects and the proper dosage below. For more, see the top all-natural sleep aids , six natural remedies to ease an upset stomach and how you can soothe your anxiety without medication .
- Lion’s mane mushrooms can improve heart, gut, and brain health
- Lion’s mane mushrooms are not drugs and do not have psychedelic effects
- Lion’s mane mushrooms can be found in specialty health food stores and online retailers