Herb & BotanicalNo.043

Lion's Mane

Cognition & nerve health (marketed).

Typical / RDA500–1,000 mg
Upper limitGenerally safe
EvidenceLimited

How to take it

Timing MorningFood OptionalForm Fruiting-body extract

What to know

A mushroom popular for focus and memory. Early human data is intriguing but small and short. Look for fruiting-body (not grain-filler) extracts.

Interactions & cautions

  • Low risk; evidence is preliminary.

Do you actually need it?

Promising but unproven — an experimental, low-risk trial.

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Reference values: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, adult general population. Educational information only — not medical advice. Confirm with a healthcare professional.

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