Eastern · Functional Mushroom
Lion's Mane
猴头菇
71Confidence
Early / limited human trials
- RCTs
- 5
- Meta
- 4
- Trials
- 15
Key active: Hericenones & erinacines (botanical extract)
Small human cognition RCTs; NGF mechanism
Hericenones and erinacines can stimulate nerve growth factor (NGF) in models; small human trials suggest cognitive benefit in older adults and mild cognitive impairment.
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Ashwagandha (KSM-66)
印度人参
82Confidence
Human RCT evidence
- RCTs
- 57
- Meta
- 45
- Trials
- 72
Key active: Withanolides (botanical extract — KSM-66 / Sensoril standardized)
Multiple high-quality RCTs (stress, hormones, cognition, muscle); strong evidence base
KSM-66 and Sensoril extracts show consistent HPA-axis regulation in human RCTs: reduced cortisol, improved testosterone, muscle strength, and cognitive performance. Animal studies show healthspan extension and Nrf2/FOXO pathway activation. The withanolide withanone inhibits CDK4/6 and may suppress cellular senescence.
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