Posted on 02/12/2023 9:33:00 PM PST by ConservativeMind
Researchers have discovered the active compound from an edible mushroom that boosts nerve growth and enhances memory.
Professor Frederic Meunier said the team had identified new active compounds from the mushroom, Hericium erinaceus.
"Extracts from these so-called 'lion's mane' mushrooms have been used in traditional medicine in Asian countries for centuries, but we wanted to scientifically determine their potential effect on brain cells," Professor Meunier said.
"Pre-clinical testing found the lion's mane mushroom had a significant impact on the growth of brain cells and improving memory.
"Laboratory tests measured the neurotrophic effects of compounds isolated from Hericium erinaceus on cultured brain cells, and surprisingly we found that the active compounds promote neuron projections, extending and connecting to other neurons.
"Using super-resolution microscopy, we found the mushroom extract and its active components largely increase the size of growth cones, which are particularly important for brain cells to sense their environment and establish new connections with other neurons in the brain."
Dr. Ramon Martinez-Marmol said the discovery had applications that could treat and protect against neurodegenerative cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.
"Our idea was to identify bioactive compounds from natural sources that could reach the brain and regulate the growth of neurons, resulting in improved memory formation," Dr. Martinez-Marmol said.
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Could be related to that whole "killed by eating a poisonous mushroom" thing.
Under the Tennessee Food Freedom act we are only allowed to sell our powdered products inside Tennessee.
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The Tennessee Food Freedom Act, effective July 1, 2022, allows (gee, thanks massah!) Tennessee homemade food businesses to sell their food products directly to consumers within the state. The Act fosters the establishment and growth of small businesses in Tennessee and enhances consumer choice.
I see where it allows sales in Tenn, but I didn't see where it forbade you from selling outside Tenn. (What a pity)
Checking in! Thanks! Have some and need to start taking it
I purchased those at Natural Grocer. I also bought a huge fresh Lion’s Mane mushroom there, it was $14. Wish I had a photo.
FWIW, I went through the Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s “boot camp” that covered the new law line by line. I am very familiar with the Food Freedom Act since I deal with it every day. And no, I can’t sell my powders across state lines. No vendor is allowed to sell any prepared product across state lines under the Food Freedom Act. I couldn’t sell across state lines under the Cottage Food Law that preceded the Food Freedom Act, either. So, no big change there. What did change is the inspection requirements and package labeling. Under the Tennessee Cottage Food Act small vendors were subject to random, unannounced home inspection. We also were required to put nutrition info on the label to satisfy the USDA and FDA. Those requirements were eliminated under the Food Freedom Act that went into effect in July 2022. The real kicker is I applied for a food manufacturing permit two and a half years ago. I’m STILL waiting for the state to come out and inspect my powdering facility. Once I have a food manufacturing permit I will be able to sell my powders across state lines.
We cultivate turkey tail, (Trametes versicolor) but they’re small and it takes a pile of them to make an ounce of powder. I have a new strain of T. versicolor I’m working with now that makes taco shell sized fruit bodies instead of half dollar sized. Hopefully, that will help.
When you are able, please ping me! (I’m in Texas) Thanks!
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