Lion’s mane mushrooms, also known as hou tou gu or yamabushitake, are large, white, shaggy mushrooms that resemble a lion’s mane as they grow. Inflammation and oxidation Antioxidants may fight both inflammation and oxidation in the body. Inflammation contributes to many medical conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and autoimmune diseases. A 2012 study evaluating the medicinal potential of 14 types of mushroom found that lion’s … Continue reading Health Benefits of Lion’s Mane Mushroom