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Lion's Mane Mushroom (Hericium erinaceus): A Neuroprotective Fungus with Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, and Antimicrobial Potential - A Narrative Review

Contato, A.G. and Conte-Junior, C.A. · Nutrients · 2025

Meta-analysis / review

Abstract

This narrative review summarises the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial and neuroprotective activities of Hericium erinaceus (lion's mane), attributed to its polysaccharides, terpenoids and phenolics.

Referenced for these plants

Lauvas krēpesLions maneHericium erinaceus

How to cite

Contato, A.G. and Conte-Junior, C.A (2025) 'Lion's Mane Mushroom (Hericium erinaceus): A Neuroprotective Fungus with Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammatory, and Antimicrobial Potential - A Narrative Review', Nutrients, 17(8), pp. 1307. doi:10.3390/nu17081307

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