Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The gut microbiome is increasingly recognized as a regulator of both digestive and mental health through the gut-brain axis.Mushrooms, particularly Hericium erinaceus (Lion's Mane), have gained scientific interest for their rich bioactive profile and probioticstimulatory potential.Extracts of Lion's Mane contain polysaccharides, phenolics, and flavonoids that selectively enhance Lactobacillus growth, modulate gut microbiota, and protect the intestinal lining via antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.This dual activity strengthens the gut barrier while promoting neurotransmitter regulation, thereby linking gut health to emotional resilience.With their prebiotic and neuroprotective properties, medicinal mushrooms offer promising natural alternatives for future nutraceutical and mental health applications.
Source: ACTA SCIENTIFIC MICROBIOLOGY
Language: English
Subfield: Pharmacology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4414927866
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