No Fungi, No Future: Celebrating the Impact of Fungi, Mushrooms, and Mycelium in our Lives

15: Lion's Mane Study with Ellen Smith and Sarah Docherty [Part 1]

No Fungi, No Future: Celebrating the Impact of Fungi, Mushrooms, and Mycelium in our Lives

Show Notes

In this episode, we interview Ellen Smith and Sarah Docherty, Ph.D. researchers at the University of Northumbria, about their groundbreaking study on lion’s mane and young adult cognition. We explore their backgrounds in psychology and nutrition, and discuss the study's fascinating findings. Tune in to learn about this intriguing research and its implications for cognitive health!

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