A SHOT A DAY

"A SHOT A DAY" keeps the doctor away! In combinations with Buckin' Farmacy and their elderberry syrup we have the ultimate concoction to get you through those sickly winter months!

BLACK GARLIC - Contains Antioxidants.

The aging process causes black garlic to contain substantially more antioxidants than raw garlic

Antioxidants have protective effects against cell damage and disease (info)

ELDERBERRY SYRUP - Elderberry is a dark purple almost black berry that's been used for hundreds of years as a natural plant based health remedy. It is packed full of vitamins and antioxidants that may aid your immune system the extra support during cold and flu season or as an overall wellness. Our elderberry products are made from organic dried berries of the Sambucus Nigra plant. (info)

HONEY - Contains antioxidants, soothes a cough. Helps improve coughs frequency (info)  

GINGER - Gingerol is the main bioactive compound in ginger. It’s responsible for many of ginger’s medicinal properties. It’s been used to aid digestion, reduce nausea, and help fight the flu and common cold

Gingerol has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. (info)

CONTAINS MORE ANTIOXIDANTS

• The aging process causes black garlic to contain substantially more antioxidants than raw garlic 
• This is partly because allicin, the compound that gives garlic its pungent odor when crushed, is converted into antioxidant compounds like alkaloids and flavonoids as black garlic ages
• Antioxidants are compounds that help protect your cells from oxidative damage, which may otherwise lead to various diseases. People mostly consume antioxidants via plant foods, including garlic.

MAY HELP REGULATE BLOOD SUGAR

• Uncontrolled high blood sugar in people with diabetes can increase the risk of complications, including kidney damage, infections, and heart disease. In a 2019 study in rats fed a diet high in fat and sugar, treatment with an extract of black garlic resulted in metabolic improvements such as lowered cholesterol, decreased inflammation and appetite regulation

MAY REDUCE THE RISK OF HEART DISEASE

• Black garlic may help reduce certain markers of heart disease, like triglycerides and LDL (bad) cholesterol. It may also increase HDL (good) cholesterol for some people.
  

MAY PROTECT BRAIN HEALTH

• Black garlic may contain compounds that help protect the brain from memory loss and degenerative diseases, like Alzheimer’s. However, scientists need to do more research on these potential effects in humans.

MAY HAVE ANTICANCER PROPERTIES

• Black garlic has shown some potential cancer-fighting effects in test-tube studies, but more research is needed to confirm whether it can effectively help to fight cancer in humans.

HELP PROTECT YOUR LIVER

• Black garlic may have a preventive effect on the liver, protecting it from damage that can result from injury, everyday chemical exposure, or even chronic alcohol use.

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Antioxidants may fight both inflammation and oxidation in the body.

Inflammation contributes to many medical conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, and autoimmune diseases.

Lion’s mane mushrooms may enhance the immune system, by reducing inflammation and preventing oxidation.

Research on mice suggests that lion’s mane mushrooms may boost the activity of the intestinal immune system.
The results of another study on mice indicate that a protein in lion’s mane mushrooms encourages the growth of beneficial gut bacteria that strengthen immunity.

Extracts from lion’s mane mushrooms may be beneficial in the treatment of anxiety, stress, and depression.

In 2023, researchers studied the effects of 28 days of lion’s mane supplementation in 41 healthy adults aged 18–45. Participants reported signs of reduced stress, which the researchers suggested could be linked to lion’s mane’s ability to stimulate nerve growth factor (NGF), a protein associated with mood regulation.

Similarly, a 2022 animal study found that combining chlorella and lion’s mane mushroom mushroom had an antidepressant-like effect at increasing dopamine levels in mice. Dopamine plays a key role in mood regulation, and imbalances often link to conditions like depression and anxiety.

Lion’s mane mushrooms might boost cognitive function, but the research is mixed.

One 2023 study concluded that lion’s mane might improve cognitive function. Participants who took a single dose demonstrated quicker performance on a task, indicating that it may potentially improve processing speed.

However, another 2022 study found that 4 weeks of lion’s mane supplementation on a group of students demonstrated no positive effect on cognitive function.

Ultimately, further research is needed to understand its potential better.

The antioxidant properties of lion’s mane mushrooms may play a role in cancer prevention or treatment.

The results of an older in vitro study indicate that lion’s mane extracts have therapeutic potential against human leukemia. Another 2015 study found that two compounds in lion’s mane, known as hericerin A and hericerin, show potential for use in cancer treatment due to their ability to stop cancer cell growth and induce cell death.

These findings are promising, but it is not currently possible to confirm that the same effects will apply to people.

Controlling blood sugar levels is key to managing diabetes.

In one study, researchers tested how lion’s mane’s compounds affect an enzyme called α-glucosidase, which breaks down sugars in the body. Some compounds were especially effective at inhibiting the enzyme, suggesting they might help manage diabetes.

However, more studies need to confirm this effect in living organisms.

Lion’s mane may help digestive health by fighting inflammation, boosting immune function, and encouraging the growth of good gut bacteria.

A 2023 animal study found that lion’s mane supplementation promoted the growth of beneficial gut bacteria while reducing harmful ones, showing a prebiotic effect. This may help improve gastrointestinal health and manage disorders like inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS) and inflammatory bowel disorder (IBD).

However, more clinical research is needed to understand its therapeutic potential fully.

Extracts from lion’s mane mushrooms may provide healing benefits for skin wounds.

Some animal studies have found that topical application of lion’s mane extract leads to faster healing of wounds.

However, more extensive research is necessary for the medical community to recommend lion’s mane mushrooms for topical use on humans.

Damage to the nervous system can have significant effects on health.

According to a 2023 review, various studies have shown that lion’s mane may significantly affect nerve growth, regeneration, and protection, with potential therapeutic applications for neurodegenerative diseases, nerve injuries, and cognitive function.

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