The Lion's Mane mushroom gets its name due to its long cascading tendrils that resemble the mane of a lion. Legend has it that those who consumed lion's mane mushroom would have “nerves of steel and the memory of a lion”. Recent studies confirm support of the digestive system by administration of Lion's mane mushroom, but more promising is its ability to stimulate synthesis of nerve growth factor (NGF), which may help inhibit brain dysfunction and age-related loss of cognitive function.