Chaivation: Lion’s Mane, Mucuna, Guarana, Lecithin, Curcumin, Ginger, Piperine, Black pepper, Clove, Cardamon, Coriander

Lions mane mushrooms contains neurogenic/neurotropic, anti-inflammatory, mood boosting properties, and can modulate monoamine systems such as dopaminergic and serotonergic.1 Used in Ayurvedic medicine,2 Mucuna contains neuroprotective properties as well as L-Dopa; necessary for Dopamine production.3 Mucuna contains high amounts of essential amino acids and increase male fertility.4-6 Mood boosting effects have been observed as well as the decrease in neuroinflammation.7 Guarana contains high amounts of methylxanthines such as caffeine and theobromine giving it stimulating effects. Antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects have also been observed.8,9 Sunflower lecithin produces a hepatoprotective, glucose regulating effects as well as supports cardiovascular health.10 Sunflower lecithin contains phosphatidylcholine.11Phosphatidylcholine; a source of choline necessary for acetylcholine production vital for brain function and development. 12 Lecithin is supported in the increase in bioavailability of Curcumin.13 Curcumin from turmeric contains, anticarcinogenic, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.14 Other curcuminoids along with curcumin, found in turmeric have been found to have memory enhancing effects15, through their inhibition of acetylcholinesterase(AchE) inhibition, which leads to more acetylcholine; neurotransmitter involved in learning and memory. 16 It also is shown to protect against the toxicity of certain natural and chemical agents.17 Research supports the beneficial effects on ginger on cognition and its use in the support of neurodegenerative health.18-20 Gingers anti-oxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects have also been supported as well as a preventative measure in nausea and vomiting.21 Piperine from black pepper is also shown to have neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and anti-consultant, effects.22,23

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