Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is an ancient medicinal mushroom which has been used in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine for many centuries to support overall health and longevity. It’s known to help support memory, focus & concentration as well as being a mood-enhancer. It’s said to bestow “nerves of steel and the memory of a lion” to those who consume it. It’s a proven neuroprotectant and is known to induce NGF (nerve growth factor) resulting in neurogenesis – the growth of new neurons. Studies show taking Lions Mane regularly may improve long-term memory, mental clarity & brain health.

Lion's Mane & Cognitive Performance: Memory, Focus and Concentration

One of the most studied benefits of Lion’s Mane Mushroom is its function as a cognitive enhancer, aka a nootropic. An improvement in focus, mental clarity and memory are often reported by users of Lion’s Mane.

The herb Panax ginseng (also known as ‘Korean’ or ‘Asian’ ginseng) is a mighty adaptogen that has been used for various health purposes in traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. It is recognised for its ability to stimulate the body's resistance to stressors, helping you adapt to physical & mental stressors and increase endurance. It is known to increase blood flow & oxygenation of cells.

The main active components of Panax ginseng are ginsenosides, which have been shown to have a variety of beneficial effects, including neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Through clinical research studies, Panax ginseng has been shown to benefit mental function, improving feelings of calmness and mood in both healthy people and those with Alzheimer’s disease.  Studies have also shown there may be wider benefits to psychologic function and cognitive performance, including reducing mental fatigue. Ginseng may strengthen the immune system, helping the body fight fatigue and enhance physical activity by lowering oxidative damage and increasing energy production in cells. It seems that ginseng extract could also enhance the effect of vaccinations against diseases like influenza (flu).

A powerful adaptogen used by Ayurvedic practitioners for thousands of years, our Ashwagandha is the highest concentration full-spectrum root extract available today. Proven to have a high bioavailability, it’s been shown to alleviate anxiety, enhance memory & cognition and help the body adapt to physical & mental stressors. Our Ashwagandha is Organic KSM-66® Ashwagandha 10:1 Root Extract containing 5% withanolides.

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Ashwagandha has a broad range of therapeutic effects which are derived from its active compounds. These include withanolides and alkaloids, which contribute to the herb’s health benefits. Ayurvedic experts emphasise there are more synergistic effects from ashwagandha’s active compounds than withanolides alone, which are believed to be accountable for the multiple beneficial effects of ashwagandha.

More recently scientists have found that ashwagandha possesses anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that play a major role in its therapeutic benefits.