Lion's Mane is everywhere but does it actually work?

Posted by nate_g in Cognitive & Nootropic - 4 points, 0 comments.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7v06q91v31o

This article talks about the trend of Lion's Mane in coffees and gummies for brain health. It is basically a look at how this mushroom became a staple in the wellness industry...

Tbh I think the hype is way too high. I tried a Lion's Mane extract for about two months last year and felt almost nothing. Maybe my mood was a bit more stable, but it could just be placebo. The article makes it sound like a miracle for focus, but for me it was very subtle. I prefer things with a more immediate effect on my cognition...

Do you think these mushroom extracts are just marketing, or is there a specific way to take them that actually works? I wonder if the dosage in those gummies is even high enough to do anything...

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