Forgetting the Score in Pickleball? Maybe You Could Use Some Brain Rejuvenation?.....The Neuroprotective Effects of Lion’s Mane

What in the world is Lion’s Mane?

It is believed to be a medicinal mushroom and thought of as a nootropic.

Nootropics are substances commonly found in plants that are proposed to have medicinal properties that can improve the function of our brains, particularly in the area of learning and memory! Wow! Tell me more, right?

Lion’s Mane is believed to have anti-carcinogenic, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and/ or antioxidative properties. That is powerful for anyone looking for a cognitive edge looking to thwart the effects of neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. One of the underlying mechanisms of the bioactive elements in Lion’s Mane is ease of access into the brain (across the blood-brain barrier) and the activation of receptors responsible for promoting neuronal survival, plasticity, and repair!! ¹  Wow! Lion’s Mane is Cool Looking Too!!! (See Figure 1.1)

Figure 1.1

How do you get your hands on this stuff?

Just google Pacific Wild Pick as they are known to have sustainable farming practices, hand-harvesting and small-scale production, AND they offer next day shipping apparently! 

If you prefer quick and easy, you could also google or search Amazon for dried organic mushrooms or powders. I believe the fresh mushrooms would be the best choice for nutrient quality.

Final ThinkaDink

Do your diligence and speak with a skilled nutritionist or homeopathic Physician for safety in adding this into your diet. If it is a go, you may be on your way to promoting enhanced brain function, health, longevity and one more way to just feel magical!

Sincerely,

Dr. PickleDink^TM

Reference:

1.) Spangenberg ET, Moneypenny A, Bozzo GG, Perreault ML. Unveiling the role of erinacines in the neuroprotective effects of Hericium Erinaceus: a systematic review in preclinical models. Front Pharmocol. 2025 Jun 23;16:1582081. doi: 10.3389/fphar.2025.1582081. PMID: 40626304; PMCID: PMC12230622.