There are many health benefits associated with the functional ingredients in this product, including:
Cognitive Function
The bioactive compounds found in both lion’s mane mushroom and matcha have been known to increase cognitive function and performance (1)(2). Additionally, water lentils are a source of vitamin B12, which is required for proper neurological function.
Antioxidants
Matcha and water lentil are also rich sources of antioxidants, which can help to reduce inflammation and oxidative damage––two common causes of many chronic diseases––by stabilizing free radicals (3).
Defense
Lion’s mane mushroom has been shown to increase the activity of the intestinal immune system, where approximately 70 percent of immune cells reside (4).
If you're interested in learning more about the health benefits that these functional foods have to offer, check out our relevant blog posts:
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Referenced sources:
Lai, PL, Naidu, M 2013). Neurotrophic properties of the Lion's mane medicinal mushroom, Hericium erinaceus (Higher Basidiomycetes) from Malaysia.
Pradeep, N, Lu K, et al. (2006). Neurotrophic properties of the Lion's mane medicinal mushroom, Hericium erinaceus (Higher Basidiomycetes) from Malaysia.
Khansari, N, Shakiba, Y, et al. (2009). Chronic inflammation and oxidative stress as a major cause of age-related diseases and cancer.
Sheng, X, Yan, J, et al. (2017). Immunomodulatory effects of Hericium erinaceus derived polysaccharides are mediated by intestinal immunology.