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Lion's Mane

Medicinal mushroom; hericenones/erinacines may stimulate NGF. Evidence for cognition & mood is growing but still limited.

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Evidence last reviewed: 04 Apr 2026

Evidence
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1 recordBest grade:Moderate
Biomarkers
Cognitive Function

Research shows modest cognitive improvements in older and healthy adults, with some evidence suggesting neurogenesis pathways. However, the clinical evidence remains limited and further studies are needed.

Cognitive function / mild cognitive impairment
Older adults; healthy young adults · RCTs + preclinical
Moderate

Modest cognitive improvements in some trials; neurogenesis pathway plausible but clinical evidence still limited.

Dose: 1000 mgDuration: 8–16 weeks
Quality varies widely between products; look for fruiting-body standardisation.
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Combining Lion's Mane with Bacopa Monnieri can enhance cognitive function and provide neuroprotection. Lion's Mane promotes nerve growth factor production, while Bacopa supports memory and cognitive performance.

Lion's Mane
500mg
Bacopa Monnieri
300mg
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How to take it

Take 500-1000 mg daily, ideally in the morning.

Fruiting body extract
Higher bioactive content than mycelium-only products.
Dual extract (water + alcohol)
Extracts both polysaccharides and hericenones.
Safety & trade-offs2
Allergy

Skin itching/hives rarely reported — possible immune modulation; discontinue if it occurs

Timing

Cognitive effects typically take 4–8 weeks to emerge; no meaningful acute effect

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