Hericium erinaceus: How it helps fight fatigue

Hericium erinaceus is a well-known medicinal mushroom grown in China and other eastern countries. Polysaccharides extracted from this mushroom have attracted considerable attention due to their numerous physiological effects. Research conducted by the Wuhan Institute of Physical Culture and the Central-South University of Nationalities (
As usual, the subjects were divided into groups: a control group, a low-dose group (50 mg/kg), a medium-dose group (100 mg/kg), and a high-dose group (200 mg/kg). The treatment groups received Hericium erinaceus

The main active compounds studied include polysaccharides, lectins, proteins, lipids, hericenones, erinacins and terpenoids. Polysaccharides from Hericium erinaceus have shown significant anti-fatigue activity by reducing blood lactic acid (BLA), blood urea nitrogen (SUN)

Effect of Hericium erinaceus on the duration of exhausting swimming

The Hericium erinaceus group showed a significant increase in the duration of the fatiguing swim.In the low-dose group, the duration of swimming increased by 18.15%, in the medium-dose group by 37.18%, and in the high-dose group by 58.46% compared to the control group. This means that the mice were able to swim longer

Effect of Hericium erinaceus on blood lactic acid (BLA) and blood urea nitrogen (SUN)

Blood lactic acid levels, an indicator of fatigue and muscle fatigue, were reduced by 16.43% in the low-dose group, 28.90% in the medium-dose group, and 52.13% in the high-dose Hericium group

Effect of Hericium erinaceus on glycogen content in liver and muscle

Glycogen is an important source of energy stored in the liver and muscles. Glycogen content increased significantly in subjects treated with Hericium erinaceus: by 18.43% in the low-dose group, by 35.79% in the medium-dose group, and by

Effect of Hericium erinaceus on SOD and GPx activity in liver and muscle

Superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GPx) are antioxidant enzymes that protect cells from damage caused by oxidative stress. SOD activity increased significantly in mice treated with Hericium erinaceus: 21.45% in the low-dose group, 36.78

Effect of Hericium erinaceus on MDA content in muscle and liver

Malondialdehyde (MDA) is an indicator of oxidative stress and cell damage.MDA content was significantly decreased in mice treated with Hericium erinaceus: 15.23% in the low-dose group, 28.67% in the medium-dose group, and 43.89% in the high-dose group compared to the control group.

So, to reduce fatigue during exercise and improve endurance during sports, it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, eat a balanced diet and consume Hericium erinaceus, which will significantly increase your performance.

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