Gisele Bündchen, one of the most important supermodels in the history of the fashion industry, is 43 years old and continues to show youthfulness and beauty even if she has not been on the catwalk for a few years. The Brazilian has now “decided to reveal her secret”: the lion’s mane mushroom.
What? Mushroom what?
Yes, lion’s mane mushroom. As for the quotation marks in “determined to tell,” they are explained at the end.
The lion’s mane mushroom, which looks strange and very different from its betterknown “relatives”, is a mushroom that occurs in the socalled holoarctic region of the Earth, that is, on the boreal continents of the planet north of the Earth. Its name is related to its visual appearance, which is reminiscent of the disheveled “hair” of a lion. It has stems of 10 to 20 centimeters and its “bearded” cap measures 1 to 6 centimeters and is usually found in moist wood in the northern hemisphere during summer and autumn.
Those who like to eat mushrooms, shitake and shimeji should know that lion’s mane is edible and even has a good taste, reminiscent of the texture of squid or shrimp. However, the majority of production is destined for the pharmaceutical industry.
Proponents of its consumption as a dietary supplement claim that, according to research, lion’s mane mushroom has the ability to stimulate the growth of nervous tissue, which would lead to a significant improvement in the memory of those who consume it regularly. Research from the University of Queensland in Australia even suggests that this fungus could hold promise in the fight against diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
Lion’s Mane Mushroom (YouTube/Reproduction)
As for Gisele’s “decided to tell” quote, it’s simple. The top model made this statement in a video about using the lion’s mane mushroom, although the scene is an advertising campaign for the company Gaia Herbs. In short, it is an advertising campaign.
“I’ve been taking lion’s mane mushroom for a while now and it really helps me focus and increase my energy,” says the supermodel, who is known for spreading the story that she has always had a strong connection to the medicinal powers of plants and herbs had been influenced by his grandmother. She has always said that she has been consuming natural products and supplements for many different purposes for many years.
Founded in 1987, Gaia Herbs states on its official website that lion’s mane mushroom “promotes neurological and brain health and is made from organically and sustainably grown mushrooms.”