Lion’s Mane Mushroom

Plain-language nutrition snapshot.

Edible mushroom with beta-glucans and unique terpenoids (hericenones/erinacines); culinary “seafood-like” texture and emerging cognitive interest.

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Key Nutrients

  • Beta-glucans (soluble fiber)
    — per 100 g raw or cooked (varies by prep)
  • B vitamins (niacin, riboflavin)
    — per 100 g
  • Potassium
    — per 100 g
  • Trace minerals
    — per 100 g

Cautions

  • Mushroom allergies possible (rare)
  • Foraged mushrooms require expert identification; avoid unsafe look-alikes

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