Medicinal Mushroom
Lion's Mane
Moderate EvidenceRecommended Dose
500–1000 mg fruiting body extract daily
Timing
Morning with food
Mechanism of Action
Stimulates nerve growth factor (NGF) and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) production via hericenones and erinacines, promoting neurogenesis and myelination in the hippocampus.
Side Effects & Safety
Generally well-tolerated. Rare reports of mild GI discomfort or skin itchiness in those with mushroom allergies.
Synergies
Bacopa MonnieriOmega-3Phosphatidylserine