Hedgehog - Protector of the Nervous System and Mucous Membranes

Bioactive ingredients

Neurotrophic and neuroprotective substances – Substances that promote nerve growth

NGF Stimulation – Promoting the Production of Nerve Growth Factor:

Neuronal protection – Prevention of neuronal death

Promotes growth – supports nerve cell growth and differentiation

Promotes synapse formation

Protects against oxidative stress – protects against free radicals

Anti-inflammatory – Reduction of microglial inflammation

Anti-aging – Protection against the aging process

Cognitive enhancer – improves cognitive function

Erinacine – The Blood-Brain Barrier Breakers

Mycelium compounds – Can they cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB)?:

Erinacine A and B – Aromatic compounds

Erinacine A-C – The NGF Synthesizers:

Stimulates NGF synthesis – promotes the production of nerve growth factor

Synapse-forming – Supporting the formation of new synaptic connections

Anti-ischemic – Protection against circulatory disorders

Erinacine E – The Pain Reliever:

Opioid receptor-binding – binding to pain receptors

Analgesic – pain and cramp relief

Antibacterial – Effective against MRSA

Antidiabetic – Glucosidase-inhibiting effect

Hericenone – The Active Ingredients in the Fruiting Bodies

Fruit body compounds – substances that overcome BHS:

Hericenone A and B – Aromatic compounds

Hericenon B – The Thrombosis Inhibitor:

Antithrombotic – Anticoagulant effect

Hericenone C-H – The NGF activators:

Stimulates NGF synthesis – promotes nerve growth factor

Cerebrosides – The Building Blocks of Nerve Cell Membranes

Supports nerve cell membranes – Key components of nerve cell structure

Corallocine A–C – The Astrocyte Activators

NGF Induction – Stimulation of NGF Synthesis in Human Astrocytes

Antitumor – Cancer-fighting activity

Lipoxin-A4 – The Neuroinflammation Inhibitor

Upregulation – Increased expression in the brain:

Neuroprotective – Protection against brain inflammation

Reduces oxidative stress – Reduces oxidative damage

Dilinoleoyl phosphatidylethanolamine – The Neuron Protector

Neuronal protection – protection against β-amyloid deposits and other stressors

Ergosterols – The Digestive Aids

Supports digestive health – supports the gastrointestinal tract

Antibacterial – Protection against pathogenic bacteria

Antioxidant – Cell protection against free radicals

L-Ergothioneine – The Cell Protector

Antioxidant – Powerful cell-protective properties

Nutritional Profile – The Vital Package

Macronutrients:

Moisture content: 10.68%

Protein: 9.55–31.7%

Fat: 0.78–4%

Carbohydrates: 17.6–26.72%

Polysaccharides: 5.81%

Dietary fiber: 30–47%

Ash: 5.27–9.8%

Vitamin complex: B1, B2, B3, D, provitamin D2

Essential minerals: Na, P, Fe, Ca, K, Mg

Therapeutic Applications

Neurological and Neurodegenerative Diseases – The Nerve Regenerator

Alzheimer's disease (AD):

Cognitive improvements – Clinical studies in middle-aged adults, adults, and older adults:

Improving Short-Term Memory – Boosting Memory Performance

Visual Recognition – Improving Visual Perception

Cognitive and mental abilities – Enhancing mental performance

Daily Activities – Improving Daily Living Skills

Long-term effect – Lasting effect after discontinuation without side effects

Molecular mechanisms:

Reduction of Neuroinflammation – Reducing Brain Inflammation

Increased NGF Expression – Enhanced Nerve Growth Factor Production in Hippocampal Neurons

Increased acetylcholine – Elevated ACh and ChAT levels in serum and the hypothalamus

Combination therapy – Using T. versicolor to slow the progression of AD and maintain energy homeostasis

Multiple sclerosis:

Improved Myelination – Promoting the Formation of Nerve Sheaths in Animal Models

Neural Growth – Accelerated Support

Protection against oxidative stress – Prevention of neuronal death

Managing MS Relapses – Support for Recovery from Relapses

Parkinson's disease:

Promoting Neuron Survival – Protecting and Preserving Nerve Cells

Reducing oxidative stress – reducing cellular damage

Compensation for dopamine loss – Reduction of dopamine-related brain lesions

Polyneuropathies:

Diabetic Neuropathy – Specialized Care for Diabetes-Related Nerve Damage

Injuries to the nervous system:

Central nervous system injuries – Traumatic brain injuries:

Inflammation Reduction – Reducing inflammation in damaged brain regions

Reduction of oxidative stress – Protection against oxidative damage

Improvement in behavioral symptoms – reduction in anxiety and learning difficulties

Peripheral injuries:

Acceleration of Neuronal Regeneration – Potential Acceleration of Peripheral Nerve Healing

Anti-inflammatory properties – Strong anti-inflammatory effects

Improved immune response – Enhanced immune reaction at the site of injury

Reduction of Neuropathic Pain – Blocking the Transmission of Pain Signals

Cerebrovascular diseases:

Reduction of ischemic damage – Erinacin A and Hericenon B reduce ischemic damage

Thrombosis Prevention – Preventing Blood Clots

Anti-aging effects:

Improvement in Hearing Loss – Positive Effects on Age-Related Hearing Loss

Frailty Syndrome – Improving Age-Related Frailty in Animal Studies

Gastrointestinal Health – The Mucosal Healer

Gastritis:

Inhibition of Helicobacter pylori – Complete in vitro and in vivo inhibition

Clinical Successes – Nearly 90% of patients tested negative for the antigen after treatment

Gastroesophageal reflux disease:

Heartburn Relief – Protection of the Esophageal Mucosa

Stomach and duodenal ulcers:

Cytoprotective – protective effect against gastric ulcers in vivo

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD):

Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis – Improvements in animal models:

Mucosal Healing – Repair of Damaged Stomach and Colon Mucosa

Swelling Reduction – Reducing Inflammation

Anti-inflammatory action – Suppression of inflammatory processes

Promoting Gut Bacteria – Growth of Beneficial Bacteria

Dysbiosis:

Regulation of the gut microbiota – increasing beneficial bacteria, reducing pathobionts

The Gut-Brain Axis – A Crucial Role in Mental Health and Cognitive Function

Leaky Gut Syndrome:

Strengthening the intestinal barrier – Restoring intestinal wall integrity

Constipation:

Promotes digestion – stimulates pancreatic secretion

Infectious Diseases – The Pathogen Fighter

MRSA:

Clinical Efficacy – Disappearance of MRSA in Patients Taking H. erinaceus Supplements

Bacterial infections:

Salmonella typhimurium – In vivo effect

E. coli, S. aureus, B. subtilis – In vitro activity

Viral infections:

HIV – Antiviral activity in vitro

Mental Health – The Mood Booster

Depression:

General Effects of Mushrooms – Eating Mushrooms May Reduce the Risk of Depression

Improvement in symptoms – reduction in symptoms of depression and anxiety:

Improved Concentration – Fewer Concentration Problems

Mood stabilization – reducing mood swings

Reducing Irritability – Less Frustration and Irritability

Relief from Heart Palpitations – Improvement in Cardiovascular Symptoms

Reducing Sleep Disorders – Improving Sleep Quality

Target groups – Effective for young women, menopausal women, overweight women, and overweight men

Long-lasting effects – effects persist after discontinuation

Successes in animal models – Antidepressant, anxiolytic, and anti-inflammatory effects

Anxiety and stress:

Improving recognition memory – Better handling of unfamiliar objects as a safeguard against anxiety and depression

Insomnia:

Reversal of Sleep Disorders – Improved Sleep in Mouse Models

Anxiety Reduction – Fewer Anxiety Attacks

Schizophrenia:

Symptom relief – Potential therapeutic effect

Menopause:

Relief from menopausal symptoms – improvement in depression, insomnia, anxiety attacks, and hot flashes (not yet confirmed by clinical studies)

Complementary Cancer Treatment – The Tumor Fighter

Improved immune status:

Boosting the Immune System – Strengthening Immune Defenses

Inhibition of tumor growth – Activity against Sarcoma-180, gastric, esophageal, and skin cancer cells

Extension of survival time:

Multiple myeloma – In combination with A. blazei Murrill and G. frondosa, survival rates are 1.3 years longer

Reduction of side effects:

Chronic Pain – Relief of Cancer-Related Pain

Peripheral polyneuropathy – Improvement of chemotherapy-induced nerve damage

Chemotherapy Side Effects – General Symptom Relief

Anti-metastatic effect:

Esophageal and Colorectal Cancer – Inhibition of Metastasis

Gastrointestinal Cancer Specialist:

In vitro and in vivo activity:

Colon Cancer – Antitumor Effects in Clinical Trials

Stomach Cancer – Specific Efficacy

Liver Cell Cancer – Treating Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Lung Cancer – Effects in Mouse Models

Leukemia – In vitro activity

Lymphomas – Antitumor Properties

Breast Cancer – Antitumor Effect

Cervical Cancer – The Fight Against Cervical Cancer

Esophageal Cancer – Effects of Esophageal Carcinoma

Cardiovascular Diseases and Metabolic Syndrome – The Metabolic Regulator

High blood pressure:

Lowering Blood Pressure – Cardiovascular Regulation

Dyslipidemia:

Lipid-lowering – Regulation of lipid metabolism

Cholesterol-lowering – Improving cholesterol levels

Type 2 diabetes mellitus:

Blood sugar-lowering – Glucose regulation

Improving Diabetes – General Diabetes Management

Pain Relief for Neuropathy – Effective for Diabetic Nerve Damage

Atherosclerosis:

V ascular protection – Protection against atherosclerosis

Skin Health – The Wound Healing Accelerator

Accelerated wound healing:

Scar Tissue Reduction – Reduced Scarring in Animal Studies

Atopic dermatitis:

Allergy-related skin conditions – Potential effects of food intolerances

Traditional Use in Traditional Chinese Medicine – Knowledge Dating Back Thousands of Years

Digestive Support – The Gastrointestinal Healer

Improved digestion:

Stomach Ulcers – Treatment of Ulcers

Duodenal Ulcers – Healing of Duodenal Ulcers

Acute and Chronic Gastritis – Treatment of Inflammation of the Stomach Lining

Energy and Vitality – The Source of Strength

Neurasthenia – Treatment for Nervous Exhaustion

General Weakness – Combating Fatigue

Strength and Vitality – General Strengthening

Hypodynamia – Treatment for Low Energy

Cognitive Support – The Mind Sharpener

Memory Improvement – Boosting Your Ability to Remember

Promoting Concentration – Improving Attention

Cognitive Functions – Enhancing Mental Performance

Organ Support – The Multi-Organ Booster

Organ health:

Kidneys – Kidney Support

Heart – Heart Strengthening

Liver – Liver Protection

Lungs – Lung Support

Spleen – Strengthening the spleen

Other traditional uses

Insomnia – Promoting Sleep

Astringent – Tightening effect

Cancer – Tumor Treatment

Qi Deficiency – Restoring Energy Balance

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Echinacea – the protector of the nervous system and mucous membranes