Is the Lion's Mane mushroom an adaptogen? - Cannabotech

Is the Lion's Mane mushroom an adaptogen?

Asked 3 years ago

Do Lion's Mane mushrooms have adaptogenic effects? How can it benefit the human body?

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Avik Das

Wednesday, December 29, 2021

Yes, Lion's mane is an adaptogen mushroom, and it comes with many great benefits. Lion's mane mushroom is proven to have shown good effects while reducing stress, making changes in the levels of dopamine hormone and serotonin hormone. It can also reduce Interleukin 6 and TNF-α to improve when you are stressed. Lion's mane also reduces BDNF levels, which positively impacts the stress level in the body. All these stress-reducing qualities make it an adaptogen mushroom. 