Boost the Immune System

The body is shielded from bacteria, viruses, and other disease-causing organisms by a robust immune system. On the other side, a compromised immune system increases the body's vulnerability to infectious infections. Intestinal immunity, which defends the body from pathogens that enter the gut through the mouth or nose, has been shown in animal studies to be strengthened by lion's mane mushrooms.

These results might be partially attributed to changes in gut flora that benefit the immune system. One study even discovered that giving rats inoculated with a fatal dosage of salmonella germs lion's mane extract daily as a supplement practically tripled their longevity. Although lion's mane mushrooms have highly potential immune-boosting properties, research in this field is still in its early stages.