NGF
NGF nerve growth factor — the molecular target that 1 compounds in the wiki act on.
In one line: "Nerve fertiliser" — it helps brain and nerve cells grow and survive.
NGF (nerve growth factor) is fertiliser specifically for nerve and brain cells — it supports their growth, maintenance, and survival. Lion's mane mushroom is popular because its compounds nudge the brain to make more NGF, which over months may support memory and reduce brain fog.
Like its cousin BDNF, this is a "grow and repair" signal for the brain — slow-acting, best over the long term, and supported by learning and healthy living too.