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Lion's Mane contains the pharmacologically active compounds hericenones and erinacines which have been shown to stimulate nerve growth factor (NGF) synthesis. There is some evidence to suggest that Lion's Mane can be used in the treatment of depression.<ref>'''Reduction of depression and anxiety by 4 weeks Hericium erinaceus intake''' (2010). Mayumi Nagano, Kuniyoshi Shimizu, J-Stage, Biomedical Research. Accessed on 15th July 2023 via: | [[File:Lions mane for depression.jpg|alt=Lions mane for depression|thumb|'''Figure 1'''. Lion's Mane mechanism of action in depression]] | ||
Lion's Mane contains the pharmacologically active compounds hericenones and erinacines which have been shown to stimulate nerve growth factor (NGF) synthesis. There is some evidence to suggest that Lion's Mane can be used in the treatment of depression.<ref>'''Reduction of depression and anxiety by 4 weeks Hericium erinaceus intake''' (2010). Mayumi Nagano, Kuniyoshi Shimizu, J-Stage, Biomedical Research. Accessed on 15th July 2023 via: https://doi.org/10.2220/biomedres.31.231</ref> | |||
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