Lion’s mane is the friendly nootropic mushroom. Extracts vary wildly. Look for fruiting body and stated beta-glucans.
Nootropics
Limited evidence
Lion’s Mane
Mushroom extract marketed for nerve growth factor.
How to use
1–3 g extract daily for at least 4 weeks.
Details
- Ingredients
- Hericium erinaceus
- Benefits
- Subjective clarity, Mood support
- Dosage
- 1–3 g extract
- When to take
- Morning, With food
- Side effects
- Rare itch or GI upset.
- Scientific evidence
- Small human studies; lots of in-vitro NGF talk.
- Form
- Capsule
Editorial rating ★ 3.7
Gentle. Quality control is the whole game.
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