An easy guide to Lion's Mane
Can a mushroom really make you smarter? Yes, if it’s lion’s mane.
Prized for millenia in traditional medicinal practices, it’s only recently that we in Europe are beginning to catch up with the myriad of benefits contained in these frankly, surprisingly good looking tree fungi.
There are mushrooms, and then there are medicinal mushrooms. Bursting with powerful nutrients, we’ve identified over 100 bioactive ingredients in just this one species of fungus alone. It supports the body in 3 main areas - the gut, the brain and the immune system, although research has identified health promoting properties all over the body.
As you’d expect from something named after the king of the jungle, Lion’s Mane mushrooms are packed to the brim with strength and good things. Mushrooms are amazingly rich in nutritional value, containing all the essential amino acids, fibres, vitamins, minerals and enzymes. But apart from that, the therapeutic value is in the active ingredients listed below:
Glycoproteins are chains of peptides with beta-glucans attached. These provide the immunomodulatory properties of Lion's Mane. Triterpenes are essential oils that have the most powerful medicinal properties alongside the beta-glucans and glycoproteins.
Sterols are types of fat; ergosterol particularly known for being antiviral. Mushrooms are also particularly rich in antioxidant enzymes, liver enzymes and enzymes that limit cell proliferation.
Long chains of polysaccharides. The most important is (1,3)-beta-glucans, known for it's strong association with immune health.
To extract the beta-glucans and polysaccharides from medicinal mushrooms, they are boiled for an hour or so until the active components become bio-available. Otherwise the active ingredients would remain trapped in the insoluble mushroom fibres. Many of the other active ingredients are lipid soluble. By wrapping our extracts in lipid bubbles, we ensure the highest concentration of optimised active ingredients.
Mushrooms used for medicinal purposes can be grown in two ways: completely wild and natural, or those cultivated in a controlled environment. You might instinctively think that the natural wild mushrooms would be better but it’s not always the case - because mushrooms are ‘super-absorbers’, meaning that they act like sponges, soaking up whatever is in the soil. If the environment is packed with minerals and good things then the mushrooms actually feed these to plants growing nearby - but if the soil is contaminated with pesticides, fertilisers, heavy metals or other toxins, then the mushrooms will also absorb those. So rather than trust wild mushrooms, this is one case where it’s usually preferable to cultivate the mushrooms under controlled conditions.
Each capsule contains 600mg of Lion's Mane, plus 250mg of Cognizin Citicoline, 120mg of Omega 3 DHA, 100mg of L-Theanine and 150mcg of Vitamin B12 - all combined with our signature liposomal delivery for 4x higher absorption vs. conventional supplements.
Zooki Lion's Mane is sugar free, dairy free, gluten free, soy free and contains zero artificial ingredients. To see the full list, navigate to the product page, scroll up to the top of the page and click the "Nutritional information" link placed just above the price of the product.
Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is a type of edible mushroom known for its distinctive white, shaggy appearance resembling a lion's mane. It's prized in traditional medicine, particularly in Asian cultures, for its potential health benefits. Lion's Mane is rich in antioxidants and compounds that may support brain health, boost cognitive function, and promote nerve regeneration. It's also believed to aid digestion and strengthen the immune system. You can consume it fresh, dried, or in supplement form, such as powders, capsules, or teas.
Take two capsules daily, any time day or night.
We always recommend people who are pregnant or breastfeeding check with a medical professional before they take any new dietary supplement.
Zooki Lion's Mane is free from gluten, soy, dairy and alcohol.
Yes, Zooki Lion's Mane is perfectly suitable for vegetarians and vegans alike.
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