What is Lion's Mane?

Formed like cascading icicles, Lion's mane has been revered for centuries. It is believed by the Chinese to combat the deficiency of Qi, or “life force”, and in Japan it is named Yamabushitake [after a sect of Buddhist monks], a word that means “those who sleep in the mountains" and is cherished for its ability to increase focus during meditation.

Lion’s Mane studies have spiked, and the mushroom has become more recognised in the neuropsychology and neuroscience worlds, prompting health enthusiasts to be interested in the brain-hacking superfood.

Lion’s mane has been linked to stimulating the release of a protein called nerve growth factor (NGF) by the body. Nerve growth factor is essential for brain health and neuron conductivity. Neuron conductivity refers to the ability of neurons to transmit signals from one neuron to other neurons and from a neuron to muscles and glands.

Professor Meunier of the University of Queesland and the collaborative efforts of researchers from the Republic of Korea’s Gachon University and Chungbuk National University undertook a study to further understand Lion’s mane‘s effects. They found that active compounds in the Lion’s Mane mushroom can help promote neurogenesis, improve cognitive performance, and enhance memory.

Researchers say the compound could have clinical applications in treating and preventing neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease.

“Pre-clinical testing found the lion’s mane mushroom had a significant impact on the growth of brain cells and improving memory".

NoO (Awaken) contains 2000mg of Lion's Mane extract.