Hello everybody! In this video, I would like to do a detailed analysis of bramble and answer the maximum number of questions that arise from users who plan to use this medicinal mushroom for preventive purposes or for biohacking purposes to improve any areas of your life.
In general, what do you need to know about the Crested Hedgehog? Let's start with basic information. Hiricium erinaceus, also known as blackberry comb, lion's mane, or yam bushetaki, is an edible and medicinal mushroom that has been used in Chinese medicine for over 1,000 years. The study of Hyricium erinaceus has attracted considerable attention over the past 10 years, particularly for its potential utility in the treatment of motor dysfunction, Alzheimer's disease, and other forms of dementia.
The fruiting body and mycelium of blackberries contain a large number of structurally diverse bioactive components, including polysaccharides and rynocins hyaracenones, steroids, alkaloids and lactones, which play a role in the prevention, alleviation or treatment of major diseases. In experimental models, it was established that three diterpenoids, also called erinacin A, B and C, were strong stimulators of nerve growth factor (NGF). In particular, mycelium-derived erynacin A has been reported to enhance NGF expression in the central nervous system of rats.
Gyriacenones and eranacins are low molecular weight compounds that easily penetrate the blood-brain barrier. Research shows that these compounds can stimulate the growth of new brain cells, reduce depression and anxiety, and support gut, heart, and immune system health.
A huge number of effects have been demonstrated in both animal models and human models. As for research conducted on human models, their number is still small. One human study, using three grams of 98 percent lion's mane powder in capsule form, showed significant improvement on a dementia rating scale in people suffering from general cognitive decline. The supplement increased cognitive ability compared to the control group, and the level of improvement increased over time. However, four weeks after discontinuation, there was an onset of decline to normal levels, although still well above control levels.
In a 2010 study, 30 women were randomly assigned to either a blackberry or a placebo group and ate a cookie containing 2 g of blackberries or a placebo cookie for 4 months. There was a significant difference between the groups in terms of concentration and irritability in favor of lion's mane.
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial was conducted in which 80 hearing-impaired patients aged 50 to 79 years were included. They were randomized to receive 2000 mg of blackberry mycelium or a placebo group. The 8-month results showed that treatment with blackberry and scallop mycelium can reduce hearing loss, especially in high frequencies and speech recognition, and significantly increase serum NGF concentrations. This effect was observed in hearing-impaired patients over 65 years of age, but not in younger patients. However, the data of the study did not compare sea buckthorn with a reference drug, so it is impossible to determine its effectiveness for these purposes.
also conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group comparative study to evaluate cognitive improvement with blackberry fruiting supplements for 12 weeks. The results showed improvement of cognitive functions in the blackberry group and prevention of their decline. Also, a systematic review in Alzheimer's disease reported that resveratrol, blackberry and scallop mycelia, and vitamin D and betaine supplementation improved cognitive function prognosis and quality of life, unlike other dietary supplements.
In a sample of 77 obese and overweight volunteers, after 8 weeks of oral intake, Hiricum erinaceus reduced depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. The effect was maintained after 8 weeks of washout.
So, I think people will immediately divide into two camps here. The first camp is those who are waiting for 500 or even a thousand randomized controlled studies to appear on blackberry, it will be great, everyone will only benefit from it, and the other category of people who are already satisfied that it shows some properties and these people are ready to use it and test it on themselves. From the point of view of science - it still does not have a serious evidence base, there was not much interest in it, it was mentioned three or four years ago, but a sufficient number of studies have not yet been accumulated, based on which it would be possible to reflect on the magnitude of the effect that blackberries give scalloped
The most common effect noted is an improvement in performance, motivation and desire for knowledge. That is, this is what biohackers are used to using blackberry comb. Basically, they are trying to increase their performance in this way, and I would say that most of the reviews still indicate that it has some effects. At least if you open, let's say, a biohacker's table of various active substances.
Well, and the reviews, yes, according to them, the combed blackberry will not be in the last place. It will have such a moderate effect on the various conditions noted by biohackers. That is, let's say, it will affect the concentration of attention a little and increase motivation and affect memory, but all this will remain, let's say, not at the highest level, obviously.
I also have personal experience with blackberry, but I don't see the point in reporting its effects, because I'm a committed person, so my opinion is personal, it shouldn't really concern you. You should try to somehow analyze this situation from different angles.
And when a person who is interested in sales will talk about the blackberry comb, the miraculous effects that he found on himself, it will somehow be a little drawn, biased, and no one will fully believe that it is true or not, including myself , by the way. Therefore, I see no point in talking about the effects I received. Just look at the reviews of different people on these products and I will say that they vary a lot, from "not feeling anything" to "feeling a big difference". Up to the point that the working capacity increased, he began to sleep much less, he began to sleep better, he became less depressed, charged, motivated, and so on. That is, a huge run is based on the reviews that we can find on Reddit.
Now I would like to answer the most important question that torments many users of blackberry comb. And here, too, society is divided into two camps. Some believe that it is necessary to use fetal bodies and adhere to Vishnevsky's opinion in this regard. And others adhere to the opinion of Paul Stremist, who, in general, is the founder and popularizer of blackberry comb in the English-speaking world. And he advises to use mycelium.
So, which of them is right after all, fruit bodies or mycelium will have great effects. Here, if you study this scientific review, with all sources, with proofs and with the rest, it becomes clear that Hiricium Erinaceus, that is, the real name of the comb blackberry, comes from Hiricinone and Erinacin. Well, that is, there are two words in this name, and hyrecins are mainly found in the fruiting bodies. And erenacins are mainly in the mycelium. Erenacins were actually found in fruiting bodies. Well, that is, at least we don't have any clear evidence of it, whereas it has been seen in large numbers in the mycelium of the blackberry.
And when we talk in principle about various effects related to cognitive functions, about the effect on anxiety, depression and improvement of cognitive functions, it is more likely that we are talking about erenacins. Because hericinones have effects on immunity, anticancer activity and other areas, but most likely they do not significantly affect cognitive functions. And the same NGF that is increased by taking blackberry, it is increased by taking irenacin, and the fruiting bodies and mycelium can contain different concentrations of these substances.
Summing up, it is important to note that the question of what effects blackberry comb has is being investigated and requires further scientific research. People's reviews vary and everyone can have their own experience. When making a decision about its use, it is worth paying attention to various sources of information, conducting an analysis and taking into account the opinions of different people.
Mycelium and fruit bodies will have different properties. Despite the fact that they try to tell us that these are basically the same thing, fruiting bodies are good, especially fruiting bodies collected in the wild, they will have healing properties in any case. That is, one hundred percent. Due to even the same content of beta-glucans in these mushrooms. But as for the mycelium, it is impossible to collect it in the wild, because it is simply impossible to extract it from a tree trunk or sprouted roots.
But cutting off the top and taking the fruit body with you is, in principle, realistic and does not take much time. So, that's why, when we talk about wild nature, it is obvious that fruiting bodies here have the maximum range of action. Well, most likely, of course, this action will have an effect on immunity, rather than on the cognitive functions of a person.
But it is almost impossible to extract mycelium under any conditions. It turns out to extract normal, high-quality mycelia only in laboratory conditions, on farms. And there are two methods by which, in principle, blackberries are grown on a farm.
The first method is that sawdust is mixed with oats or other plant cereals and various inorganic compounds are added to it, which will stabilize the acidity and moisture level. All this is wrapped in a bag, in which a hole is made, and the spores of the comb blackberry are added there. Over time, the mycelium fills this entire container and the fruiting body begins to grow through the hole. Thus, the finished version of what we will get when using this method looks approximately. It is good, especially because we can cut the fruiting body and use it, but the mycelium will not be able to be used for food, to prepare any supplement from it, because it will be impossible to clean it from sawdust and everything else and from inorganic compounds, since it it all intertwines.
The second method, which the semi-stremist developed, is that the mycelium is perfectly nourished by brown rice, enriched with trace elements. With the help of the introduction of vitamins, the mycelium eats this brown rice. It will not be possible to completely clean this mycelium from the grain, but it will turn out to be edible, fit for food without any harmful compounds, namely brown rice. Unpolished makes it possible to maintain optimal acidity and humidity, and create all the conditions for blackberries to grow in farm conditions, so that the mycelium can actively reproduce. So far, this is the only working method by which you can get mycelium. It will not be cleaned of grain, and in essence you will be buying unclean wholes. But what was mixed with the brown rice and what grew there and took on that appearance will partly include brown rice. It is impossible to clean it completely. But there are simply no better alternatives. Under no circumstances will it be possible to grow the mycelium of the blackberry in such a way that it is completely clean.
So I would say that attacking the mycelium, like it's mixed with grain or something, it's bad and you can't use it, it's complete stupidity. Because then you can't use any comb blackberry mycelium at all, because it's impossible to clean it. And the mycelium contains the same useful substances and rhinocins that we strive to obtain to ensure neuroprotective action, that is, to improve cognitive functions. Therefore, it can be said that, in principle, both the use of mycelium and fruiting bodies are quoted, but they are not identical in composition, and different technological conditions are required. Fruiting bodies in farm conditions can be obtained in one way or another, but the mycelium needs a certain method in which it remains clean and uncontaminated by various components.
In conclusion, it is worth noting that the use of both mycelium and fruiting bodies of the blackberry has its own characteristics and advantages. Fruiting bodies collected in the wild may have a wider range of medicinal properties, but also require careful cleaning and preparation. Farm-grown mycelium may be more affordable, but carries risks of mixing with other ingredients. When choosing and using blackberry, it is important to refer to reliable sources of information and consult with professionals in the field of mycelotherapy and medicine.
Write a comment