Compound Monograph
Hericenones
Aromatic benzyl-alcohol-derived constituents of lion's mane mushroom, studied for nerve growth factor-related activity.
Classification
Hericenones are phenolic acids, part of the phenolics class. Antioxidant compounds built around one or more phenol rings — the flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids, coumarins, and pigments behind much of a plant's protective chemistry.
Where Does It Come From? (1)
Hericenones are phenolic acids, found in Lion's Mane.