{"product_id":"food-and-beverage-example-product-4","title":"Fresh Lions Mane Mushrooms","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lion’s Mane mushroom (H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eericium erinaceus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) is arguably one of the most interesting mushrooms, and not solely in its appearance. It also has fascinating nutritional properties, an abundance of medicinal potential, and an enticing history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLion's Mane mushrooms are described as having the taste of lobster and crab, with the look of a lion's mane. Their dense body means that the mushroom remains succulent and meaty when cooked. This mushroom can be used to help promote a healthy lifestyle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory and Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLion’s Mane has been used as an overall tonic in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for years. According to TCM, it’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/medium.com\/@joeoliva149\/the-integration-of-chinese-medicine-a-case-study-on-the-lions-mane-mushroom-5a427e7760b0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003enutritious for all five internal organs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – liver, spleen, lung, heart, and kidney. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHou Tou Gu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as they refer to it in China, was historically used to fortify the spleen, nourish the gut, and even fight cancer. The mushroom is also hailed to combat the deficiency of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or “life force”. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHEALTH, NUTRITION, AND BENEFITS OF LION’S MANE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHericium is high in protein and Vitamin D. In fact, mushrooms are \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mushroomcouncil.com\/vitamin-d\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003ethe only source of produce that provide Vitamin D\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. It also contains a decent amount of potassium (about 6% per serving) and iron (2%).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEDICINAL QUALITIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eIn recent years, Lion’s Mane has finally received more attention from scientists, making star appearances in studies on brain health and immune support. It’s full of antioxidants and antibacterial compounds that \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/lions-mane-mushroom#TOC_TITLE_HDR_5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003emay help digestive issues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and promote healthy cell growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eLion’s Mane has historically been used to treat infections, diabetes (it helps lower blood sugar), and heal wounds. The mushroom is rich in polysaccharides, most notably beta-glucan, which have demonstrated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/restorativemedicine.org\/journal\/neurological-activity-lions-mane-hericium-erinaceus\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eantitumor activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and immune system support in studies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOGNITIVE PERFORMANCE \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eLion’s Mane is perhaps most popular for its use as a nootropic, or brain enhancer. It is currently being studied for its potential to treat Alzheimer’s Disease and other issues that affect cognitive function and the nervous system. One study found that subjects with mild cognitive impairment who took Hericium powder daily for four months \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18844328\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003eshowed significant increases in their brain function\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eIt produces two families of compounds: erinacines and the hericenones. These compounds are important for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/21501201003735556\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003enerve growth factor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (NGF), aiding in learning and memory. Hericium has the amazing ability to pass through the blood-brain barrier, stimulating the growth of neurons and protective cells. This means it can improve overall mental performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eThe popular medicinal mushroom is widely touted to help with concentration and focus and may improve memory. This robust cognitive enhancer can also help with mood and mental health. Many people who consume it regularly find it to be a great ally for stress support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eNew studies are showing that Lion’s Mane may be a great alternative \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20834180\/\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s4\"\u003etreatment for anxiety and depression\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. It works to support nerves in the hippocampus rather than affecting our neurotransmitters like conventional antidepressants do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Your Green Local Grower ","offers":[{"title":"150g","offer_id":57691260617049,"sku":null,"price":7.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":57691260649817,"sku":null,"price":10.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g","offer_id":57691260682585,"sku":null,"price":17.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/7793\/5449\/files\/FullSizeRender_e0d345dd-cf91-4bff-9594-1acf1ab9f8ec.jpg?v=1696435010","url":"https:\/\/yourlocalgreengrower.co.uk\/products\/food-and-beverage-example-product-4","provider":"Your Green Local Grower ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}