Active compound in Lion's Mane mushroom improves nerve growth and memory. By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.
Lion's mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) is a nontoxic medicinal (and culinary) mushroom believed to stimulate nerve growth.
Lion's mane (also known as Hericium erinaceus, and yamabushitake) is a medicinal, edible mushroom native to North America, Europe, and Asia. Consumption or supplementation of Lion's mane is reported to increase nerve growth factor (NGF).
Lion's Mane may also offer protection against stress induced nerve cell death (Nagai, Chiba, Nishino, Kubota, & Kawagishi, 2006) whilst repairing damaged nerves.
What side effects does lion's mane have? Fresh lion's mane is generally well-tolerated. But there are some side effects associated with lion's mane supplements, including abdominal discomfort, nausea, and skin rash. It may also interact with blood-clotting medications (such as warfarin) and diabetes treatments.
The more common plants which are used for the treatment of neuropathic pain are included as: Acorus calamus, Artemisia dracunculus, Butea monosperma, Citrullus colocynthis, Curcuma longa, Crocus sativus, Elaeagnus angustifolia, Ginkgo biloba, Mitragyna speciosa, Momordica charantia, Nigella sativa, Ocimum sanctum, ...
Broccoli, spinach and asparagus all contain vitamin B, a nutrient important for nerve regeneration and nerve function. Spinach, broccoli and kale also contain a micronutrient called alpha-lipoic acid that prevents nerve damage and improves nerve function.
Astragalus mongholicus Bunge is the most studied herbal drug in terms of peripheral nerve regeneration, and its effects have been demonstrated [25,26,27, 29, 40].
Electrical stimulation at a frequency of 20Hz for one hour accelerates the outgrowth of axons across the site of surgical repair of transected nerve stumps to result in accelerated target reinnervation.
Herbs that are in the “nervine” category can be very nourishing and soothing to the nerve tissue. Among the best are Chinese skullcap, lemon balm, wood betony, St. John's wort, chamomile, prickly ash and milky oats.
Inhibition of Inflammatory Response
Magnesium ion can promote peripheral nerve repair by inhibiting inflammation.
Vitamins B-1, B-6, and B-12 have been found to be especially beneficial for treating neuropathy.
Water reduces nerve stress, and it can help to relax muscles. That can mean reduced pain, healthier nerves, and faster recovery from nerve damage. Be sure to drink plenty of water alongside your diet to keep your body and nerves hydrated.
Magnesium is one of the most essential nutrients in the human body. It plays a vital role in nerve regeneration and functional recovery by reducing the inflammation and causing Schwann cell proliferation at the injury site, which increases axonal recovery.
You must drink pomegranate juice at least once a day. Try to extract fresh juice and drink it. It is not only beneficial for muscles and nerves. Rather, it is also beneficial in many other ways in terms of health.
Whether or not neuropathy can be reversed depends on the cause of the nerve damage. In some cases, the pain may go away entirely. In others, nerve damage may be permanent. For example, when neuropathy is caused by an infection, symptoms might go away completely when the infection is treated.
Magnesium
The Foundation for Peripheral Neuropathy state that magnesium may help with chemotherapy-related neuropathy, but more research is needed. A study published in Nutrients of people undergoing chemotherapy found that people who had high levels of magnesium in their diet were less likely to experience neuropathy.
Magnesium glycinate is especially for people with nerve pain or nerve degenerative diseases like diabetes mellitus and multiple sclerosis.
Magnesium for nerve health
This important mineral is essential for nerve transmission and neuromuscular conduction and muscular contraction. Low levels of magnesium in the blood can contribute to or result in impairment of these functions.
Eat one serving of fish daily. Fish such as salmon, sardines and black cod are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which researchers say could prevent and treat nerve damage. DHA or docosahexaenoic acid makes up myelin, the protective coating of nerve cells. DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid commonly found in seafood such as fish.
Background. Neurotropic B vitamins play crucial roles as coenzymes and beyond in the nervous system. Particularly vitamin B1 (thiamine), B6 (pyridoxine), and B12 (cobalamin) contribute essentially to the maintenance of a healthy nervous system.