Lions Mane

Lion’s Mane revealed helps protective (the ability of a chemical substance to prevent damage to the liver) capabilities properties.  Research shows that Lion’s Mane could slow the damage to liver cells caused by binge drinking.   

Lion’s Mane mushrooms are also known to improve gut health by reducing inflammation. Lion’s Mane can improve digestion through its antibacterial action. Lion’s Mane has been shown to help treat stomach ulcers, prevents gastric ulceration, alleviates IBS, ulcerative colitis and promotes overall gut health.  

Focus: Lion’s Mane — AHO BOTANICALS ~ adaptogens & more

Lion’s Mane - Nootropics Expert

Neurotrophic properties of the Lion's mane medicinal mushroom, Hericium erinaceus (Higher Basidiomycetes) from Malaysia - PubMed (nih.gov)


Schizandra Berries

These berries can protect your liver from several harmful intermediates made through detoxification pathways.Studies found that schizandra elements, like lignan content, have hepatoprotective (the ability of a chemical substance to prevent damage to the liver) capabilities. This means it can prevent damage to the liver. Additionally, schizandra berries are said to have an adaptogenic function on the whole body. That helps all the body processes function optimally without decreasing or increasing pathways out of normal range.

Schisandra chinensis Prevents Alcohol-Induced Fatty Liver Disease in Rats - PMC (nih.gov)

Hepatoprotective effect of Schisandra chinensis (Turcz.) Baill. lignans and its formula with Rubus idaeus on chronic alcohol-induced liver injury in mice - PubMed (nih.gov)

Holy Basil

Holy Basil supports the ability of the liver to process and cleanse toxic compounds. How? It nurtures a special type of enzyme, cytochrome P450, which helps the liver shut down toxins. They can then be safely disposed of. Holy Basil is a revered herb in Indian medicine that is used to support liver health and improve overall well being.  It protects the liver from damage and supports it long term health. 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4296439/

https://getmte.com/blogs/learn/the-tulsi-adaptogen-where-the-sacred-meets-science

L-Theanine

Research shows that L-Theanine can elevate your levels of GABA, dopamine, and serotonin, which promotes & reduces anxiety levels.  Dopamine is known as the “feel good” hormone.  It gives a sense of pleasure. 

L-Theanine: What It Is and 3 Benefits – Cleveland Clinic

Passion Flower

Passion flower is a popular relaxant, and one of history’s most famous mood enhancers.  Several clinical studies show that passionflower has anxiety-calming (anxiolytic) effects. In one clinical trial,  researchers found that P. incarnata had results similar to anti-anxiety medication in mice. Two other clinical trials in animal models found that it had sedative effects.

Passion flower is a natural supplement that increases the release of GABA, a neurotransmitter that calms the brain.         

Passiflora incarnata L. (Passionflower) extracts elicit GABA currents in hippocampal neurons in vitro, and show anxiogenic and anticonvulsant effects in vivo, varying with extraction method - PMC (nih.gov)

Role Identification of Passiflora Incarnata Linnaeus: A Mini Review - PMC (nih.gov)

Passion Flower Benefits, Uses, Risks and Side Effects - Dr. Axe (draxe.com)