Lion's Mane

Last Updated: September 28, 2022

Lion's Mane, known as Yamabushitake, is a dietary mushroom that can be a supplement. It appears to be a promising cognitive enhancer and immunomodulator (thought to stimulate or suppress inflammation depending on context).

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Lion's Mane is most often used for

What else is Lion's Mane known as?
Note that Lion's Mane is also known as:
  • Hericium erinaceus
  • Monkey's Head
  • Houtou (infrequent)
  • Igelstachelbart
  • Pom Pom Blanc
  • Hedgehog Mushroom
  • Satyr’s Beard
  • Yamabushitake
Dosage information

Currently, the only human study has used an oral dose of 1,000 mg Lion's Mane (96% purity extract) thrice daily for a cumulative total of 3,000 mg extract. While it is unknown if this is the optimal dose or not, it appeared to be effective.

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