Structural Properties and Macrophage Activation of Cell Wall Polysaccharides from the Fruiting Bodies of Hericium erinaceus

This research examined how the beneficial compounds in Lion’s Mane mushroom change as the mushroom grows and matures. Scientists found that the mushroom produces the most valuable immune-boosting compounds during specific growth stages, which could help mushroom farmers harvest at the optimal time for maximum health benefits. Impacts on everyday life: – Helps farmers know exactly when to harvest Lion’s Mane mushrooms for best nutritional value – Enables more efficient production of immune-supporting mushroom supplements – Provides scientific basis for quality control in medicinal mushroom products – Contributes to understanding how to get maximum health benefits from mushroom consumption – Supports development of standardized mushroom-based natural medicines