AFA + Lion’s Mane

 AFA and Lions Mane are two premium nutrient sources for your brain loaded with a full spectrum of bioactive compounds proven by science to target brain health. AFA and Lion’s Mane when working together support and optimize mental function while protecting against cognitive decline and neurological diseases. 

Lions Mane (Hericium erinaceus)

Summary

 A dynamic functional mushroom for enhancing mental function and clarity, regeneration of brain cells, gut health and overall mind and body harmony.

Lion's Mane mushroom has been used for thousands of years in eastern medicine and contains several bioactive compounds hericenones and erinacines that are known agents that can stimulate the growth of nerve cells, this is called Nerve Growth Factor [NGF]. Lion's Mane also supports an anti-inflammatory effect as well. This combination results in a variety of cognitive supporting benefits and protection against Alzheimer's, dementia and preventing memory loss. Lion's Mane is also effective for sharpening mental clarity, focus and concentration as well as healing mild neurological impairment due to injury. Studies also suggest that depression, anxiety and irritation can be lessened when taking Lion's Mane.

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Clinical Studies

Therapeutic Potential of Hericium erinaceus for Depressive Disorder

Chong PS, Fung ML, Wong KH, Lim LW. Int J Mol Sci. 2019;21(1):163. Published 2019 Dec 25. doi:10.3390/ijms21010163

Lion's Mane Mushroom, Hericium erinaceus (Bull.: Fr.) Pers. Suppresses H ₂ O ₂-Induced Oxidative Damage and LPS-Induced Inflammation in HT22 Hippocampal Neurons and BV2 Microglia

Kushairi N, Phan CW, Sabaratnam V, David P, Naidu M.  Antioxidants (Basel). 2019;8(8):261. Published 2019 Aug 1. doi:10.3390/antiox8080261

Hericium erinaceus Improves Recognition Memory and Induces Hippocampal and Cerebellar Neurogenesis in Frail Mice during Aging

Ratto D, Corana F, Mannucci B, et al.  Nutrients. 2019;11(4):715. Published 2019 Mar 27. doi:10.3390/nu11040715

Interpretation of mushroom as a common therapeutic agent for Alzheimer’s disease and cardiovascular diseases

Rahman MA, Abdullah N, Aminudin N.  Crit Rev Biotechnol. 2016;36(6):1131-1142. doi:10.3109/07388551.2015.1100585

Medicinal properties of Hericium erinaceus and its potential to formulate novel mushroom-based pharmaceuticals

Jiang S, Wang S, Sun Y, Zhang Q.  Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 2014;98(18):7661-7670. doi:10.1007/s00253-014-5955-5

Prevention of Early Alzheimer’s Disease by Erinacine A-Enriched Hericium erinaceus Mycelia Pilot Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Study

Li IC, Chang HH, Lin CH, et al.Front Aging Neurosci. 2020;12:155. Published 2020 Jun 3. doi:10.3389/fnagi.2020.00155

The Anti-Dementia effect of Lion's Mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceum) and its clinical application

Kawagishi, Hirokazu, et al.  Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, no. 249, Apr. 2004, pp. 54+. 

Neuroprotective Herbs for the Management of Alzheimer’s Disease

Gregory J, Vengalasetti YV, Bredesen DE, Rao RV.  Biomolecules. 2021;11(4):543. Published 2021 Apr 8. doi:10.3390/biom11040543

 Importance and management of micronutrient deficiencies in patients with Alzheimer’s disease

Cardoso BR, Cominetti C, Cozzolino SM. Clin Interv Aging. 2013;8:531-542. doi:10.2147/CIA.S27983

Relations of magnesium intake to cognitive impairment and dementia among participants in the Women’s Health Initiative Memory Study: a prospective cohort study

Lo K, Liu Q, Madsen T, et al. BMJ Open. 2019;9(11):e030052. Published 2019 Nov 3. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2019-030052

Folate, vitamin B-6, and vitamin B-12 intake and mild cognitive impairment and probable dementia in the Women's Health Initiative Memory Study.

Agnew-Blais JC, Wassertheil-Smoller S, Kang JH, et al. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2015;115(2):231-241. doi:10.1016/j.jand.2014.07.006

 Plasticity of neuroendocrine–thymus interactions during ontogeny and ageing: Role of zinc and arginine

Mocchegiani E, Santarelli L, Costarelli L, et al. Plasticity of neuroendocrine-thymus interactions during ontogeny and ageing: role of zinc and arginine. Ageing Res Rev. 2006;5(3):281-309. doi:10.1016/j.arr.2006.06.001

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