Erinacines and hericenones are both powerful compounds found in Lion’s Mane mushroom, but they have some key differences.
Think of erinacines and hericenones as two different teams working on the same project – supporting your brain health. While they both promote the production of nerve growth factor (NGF), a protein that helps build and maintain neurons, they do so in slightly different ways and from different parts of the mushroom.
Erinacines, which are found in the mycelium (the root-like part of the mushroom), are like a team of skilled engineers. Their job is to boost the production of NGF directly. They’re like the construction crew, working diligently to ensure your brain’s communication network is strong and efficient.
On the other hand, hericenones, found in the fruiting body (the part of the mushroom we typically see and eat), act more like project managers. They indirectly stimulate NGF production by reducing inflammation and free radicals, which can inhibit NGF production.
So, while both erinacines and hericenones work towards the same goal of enhancing brain health, they do so from different angles and parts of the mushroom, making them a dynamic duo in the world of cognitive support!