Lion’s Mane Mushrooms Can Boost the Growth of Neurons

Mushrooms are part of the world of fungi, and while they are often thought of as plants, they are in a class by themselves. Some mushrooms have more in common with animals than plants, such as a cholesterol-like molecule called ergosterol, and mushrooms have been called a “third food kingdom.” Edible fungi have been eaten in many cultures throughout history, which valued mushrooms for various reasons. Many edible mushrooms contain valuable nutrients including vitamin B6, selenium, potassium, and zinc. Other ‘poisonous’ mushrooms have psychoactive…