🍄 Mushroom News · April 05, 2026
New Research: Lion’s Mane Mycelium Excels in Immune Support vs. Fruiting Body
For many of us in the mushroom community, Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is a beloved ally, often celebrated for its potential cognitive support. But what if we told you that the part of the mushroom you choose might significantly impact the specific benefits you seek, especially when it comes to immune health?
Exciting new research, published in the peer-reviewed science journal Immuno, is shedding light on this very distinction. Conducted by researchers at Fungi Perfecti, LLC, the study titled “Calm Under Challenge: Immune-Balancing and Stress-Quenching Effects of Hericium erinaceus Mycelium in Human Immune Cells” delves deep into the different biological activities of Lion’s Mane. Their findings suggest that off-the-shelf products derived from Lion’s Mane mycel