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Reishi and Lion's Mane Influence Mood via the Gut-Brain Axis

Reishi and Lion's Mane Influence Mood via the Gut-Brain Axis

Reishi, Lion's mane

What they found

Reishi and lion's mane interact with gut bacteria to enhance brain proteins like BDNF linked to better mental well-being.

Reishi and lion's mane interact with gut bacteria to enhance brain proteins like BDNF linked to better mental well-being.

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Latin name

Compound

BDNF

BDNF

Published in

Journal of Ethnopharmacology

Journal of Ethnopharmacology

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

HEALTH & WELLNESS

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The Gut-Brain Connection

The Gut-Brain Connection

Reishi and lion’s mane influence mood and brain function by interacting with gut bacteria with their bioactive compounds that enhance key brain proteins like BDNF, which supports neuron growth and repair and is linked to improved mental well-being.

Reishi and lion’s mane influence mood and brain function by interacting with gut bacteria with their bioactive compounds that enhance key brain proteins like BDNF, which supports neuron growth and repair and is linked to improved mental well-being.

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