Lion's Mane
8:1 Dual-Extract — typical dose 1,000 mg
We don’t sell Lion's Mane. Whether you actually need it — and at what dose — depends on your bloodwork. Get your analysis to find out.
What it does
Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is a culinary and medicinal mushroom containing hericenones and erinacines — compounds that support nerve growth factor (NGF) production in laboratory studies. A quality 8:1 dual-extract (water and ethanol) captures both the polysaccharide and terpenoid fractions. We reach for it on the cognition side when bloodwork or symptoms suggest support is needed.
Key benefits
- Cognitive function
- Nerve growth factor support
- Mood regulation
- Digestive comfort
The evidence
Mori 2009 — small RCT in older adults with mild cognitive impairment showed improvements on cognitive scales after 16 weeks. Saitsu 2019 also showed cognitive support in middle-aged adults. The evidence base is small but growing; we treat it honestly as emerging.
Where to buy
If your analysis calls for Lion's Mane, this is the quality, single-ingredient version we’d reach for:
Real Mushrooms — Lion's Mane Extract Capsules (500 mg / cap (2 caps = 1,000 mg))A verified single-species, beta-glucan-tested dual extract with no fillers — two caps hits our 1,000 mg note.
We may earn a small referral fee if you buy through this link — it never changes our pick. We hold no inventory and have no house brand.
Important
Mushroom allergy contraindication. May affect blood sugar and clotting in rare cases. Stop two weeks before any planned surgery.