What should you know about Lion's mane mushroom uses, forms, evidence and safety?
Lion's mane is an edible mushroom and supplement ingredient; early cognition studies are small and tied to particular products.
The short answer
The exact identity, preparation and amount determine how information about Lion's mane mushroom applies. Traditional context and practitioner experience are presented separately from modern research. Avoid with a mushroom allergy. Supplements can cause gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea or rash, and their identity and concentration vary. Review concentrated products with a clinician during pregnancy, breastfeeding or prescription treatment.
Sources
- Lion's Mane MushroomMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
- Acute effects of a standardized Hericium erinaceus extract on cognition and moodPubMed