18/10/2025
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What it is: A mushroom often called “lion’s mane,” used in traditional Asian medicine and more recently in nootropic/brain-health‐supplement contexts. DXN offers it in tablet form and beverage mixes.
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Purported benefits:
Cognitive support: Improved memory, focus, clearer thinking. The mechanism suggested: compounds called hericenones & erinacines may stimulate nerve growth factor (NGF) and thus support neuronal health.
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Nervous system / gut support: Some claims include gut-brain axis support, nerve repair/regeneration, digestive comfort.
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Immune & antioxidant support: beta-glucans and other polysaccharides in lion’s mane may modulate immune response and help reduce oxidative stress.
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Things to note / caveats:
Human studies are limited: many benefits shown in animals or small human trials; large, robust data are lacking.
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Some anecdotal reports of side-effects: e.g., digestive upset, mood/anxiety shifts — one Reddit user reported “anxiety and dysphoria due to kappa opiod agonism …” while using lion’s mane.
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Dosage, extract quality, fruiting body vs mycelium matters. Not all lion’s mane supplements are equal.
Bottom line: Lion’s Mane is one of the more interesting mushroom supplements for brain/gut/nerve support and has a plausible mechanism. If you’re seeking cognitive or nervous-system support, it might be worth considering — but treat it as part of a broader regimen (sleep, diet, exercise, mental challenge).