Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus)

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Culinary-medicinal mushroom for cognitive and nerve support.

Common Dietary Sources
  • Fruiting body, mycelium
How the Body Uses It
Erinacines/hericenones may promote NGF/BDNF signaling and neuroplasticity.
Supplement Origins
Extracts from fruiting body and/or mycelium; beta-glucan content varies.
Possible Uses
  • Memory and mood support
Long-Term Use
Generally well-tolerated; quality varies.
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Dose Guidance

Studied
500–3000 mg/day (extracts vary)
Practical dosing notes coming soon.
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Forms

Fruiting body extract
Standardization varies by product.
Mycelium on grain extract
Standardization varies by product.
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Delivery

Coming soon.
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Evidence & Studies

No studies linked yet.
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References

References coming soon.
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Safety & Cautions

Cautions
  • Allergy to mushrooms
Contraindications
No explicit contraindications listed.
Interactions
No notable interactions recorded.
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