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Lion’s Mane Compounds Shield Brain Cells From Damage

Lion’s Mane Compounds Shield Brain Cells From Damage

Lion's mane

What they found

Two compounds from rice-grown lion’s mane cut inflammation by 40% and protected brain cells in lab tests.

Two compounds from rice-grown lion’s mane cut inflammation by 40% and protected brain cells in lab tests.

The number

cut inflammation by 40%

How solid is it?

Lab dish

Lab dish

In vitro (lab dish)

In vitro (lab dish)

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

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Latin name

Published in

The Natural Products Journal

The Natural Products Journal

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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Protect Your Brain

Protect Your Brain

Scientists discovered two compounds in rice-grown lion's mane that shield brain cells from damage. The compounds cut inflammation by 40% and protect against toxic stress in lab tests by balancing key proteins that control cell survival.

Scientists discovered two compounds in rice-grown lion's mane that shield brain cells from damage. The compounds cut inflammation by 40% and protect against toxic stress in lab tests by balancing key proteins that control cell survival.

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