Lion’s mane, so called due to its shaggy appearance, is an edible mushroom long revered for its healing properties. It contains unique bioactive substances that have numerous health benefits, particularly for the brain and the gut. Lion’s mane has been shown to help build new neurological pathways in the brain, helping to improve memory and prevent against cognitive decline. So much so, that this mushroom is now being studied as a prevention for degenerative diseases such as dementia and Alzheimers! In addition, lion’s mane contains anti-inflammatory properties that have been shown to soothe and protect the digestive tract. In a 2013 study, lion’s mane was shown to be more effective than acid-lowering drugs at preventing stomach ulcers!