Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus)

Lion's Mane, also known as the bearded tooth mushroom, is a fungus traditionally used in Asian cuisine. The mushroom is known for its unique appearance and has long been valued in various applications.

Role in general vitality

Lion’s Mane contains bioactive compounds such as hericenones and erinacines. These substances are being studied for their potential role in biological processes in the body.

Origin and sources

Lion's Mane naturally grows on dead or dying hardwood trees in North America, Europe, and Asia. Due to its limited availability in the wild, it is now often commercially cultivated.

Forms and usage

Fresh or dried mushrooms: Used in culinary dishes.
Powders and extracts: Added to tea, smoothies, or other beverages.
Capsules or tablets: For convenient intake as a supplement.

Dosage and usage

Although no official daily recommended dosage has been established, studies often mention an intake of 500 to 3,000 mg per day. It is advisable to start with a lower dosage and adjust as needed.

Products with Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus)

Product	Form	Standard dosage
Four Sigmatic Think Elixir Mix	Lion’s mane fruiting body extract (Hericium erinaceus)	1,500 mg per 3 grams
KÄÄPÄ Mushrooms Organic Lion's Mane Extract Powder	Lion’s Mane fruiting body extract (Hericium erinaceus)	1,000 mg per 1 grams
Four Sigmatic Coffee Think Beans Lion's Mane Yacon	Lion’s Mane extract (log grown) (Hericium erinaceus)	500 mg per 21 grams
Performance Lab Mind Lab Pro	Organic Lion's Mane Mushroom (mycelium and fruit)	500 mg per 2 capsules
Four Sigmatic Think Coffee Latte Mix	Lion’s Mane fruiting body extract (Hericium erinaceus)	300 mg per 6 grams
Four Sigmatic Organic Achieve Ground Coffee	Lion’s Mane extract (log grown) (Hericium erinaceus)	250 mg per 21 grams
Four Sigmatic Organic Achieve Instant Coffee	Lion’s Mane extract (log grown) (Hericium erinaceus)	250 mg per 2.5 grams
NoordCode Power Cacao	Lion’s Mane fruiting body extract (Hericium erinaceus)	225 mg per 15 grams
KÄÄPÄ Mushrooms Lion's Mane Soma Tincture	Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus)	198 mg per 1 ml
Four Sigmatic Protect Mushroom Blend	Lion's Mane fruiting body extract (Hericium erinaceus) (organic)	150 mg per 2 grams
Qualia Qualia Mind 2.0	Lion’s Mane mushroom extract (8:1) (organic) [RealLionsMane™]	125 mg per 6 capsules
Qualia Qualia Mind Caffeine Free 2.0	Lion’s Mane mushroom extract (8:1) (organic) [RealLionsMane™]	125 mg per 6 capsules
Cymbiotika Golden Mind	Lion’s Mane fruiting body extract 8:1 (Hericium erinaceus)	125 mg per 5 ml
Biomed Lion's Mane Neuroliposome	Lion’s Mane extract (Hericium erinaceus)	30 mg per 3 capsules
Bulletproof The High Achiever Ground Coffee	Lion’s Mane extract (Hericium erinaceus)	0 mg per 13 grams

Product	Four Sigmatic Think Elixir Mix
Form	Lion’s mane fruiting body extract (Hericium erinaceus)
Standard dosage	1,500 mg per 3 grams

KÄÄPÄ Mushrooms Organic Lion's Mane Extract Powder

Product	KÄÄPÄ Mushrooms Organic Lion's Mane Extract Powder
Form	Lion’s Mane fruiting body extract (Hericium erinaceus)
Standard dosage	1,000 mg per 1 grams

Four Sigmatic Coffee Think Beans Lion's Mane Yacon

Product	Four Sigmatic Coffee Think Beans Lion's Mane Yacon
Form	Lion’s Mane extract (log grown) (Hericium erinaceus)
Standard dosage	500 mg per 21 grams

Product	Performance Lab Mind Lab Pro
Form	Organic Lion's Mane Mushroom (mycelium and fruit)
Standard dosage	500 mg per 2 capsules

Product	Four Sigmatic Think Coffee Latte Mix
Form	Lion’s Mane fruiting body extract (Hericium erinaceus)
Standard dosage	300 mg per 6 grams

Four Sigmatic Organic Achieve Ground Coffee

Product	Four Sigmatic Organic Achieve Ground Coffee
Form	Lion’s Mane extract (log grown) (Hericium erinaceus)
Standard dosage	250 mg per 21 grams

Four Sigmatic Organic Achieve Instant Coffee

Product	Four Sigmatic Organic Achieve Instant Coffee
Form	Lion’s Mane extract (log grown) (Hericium erinaceus)
Standard dosage	250 mg per 2.5 grams

Product	NoordCode Power Cacao
Form	Lion’s Mane fruiting body extract (Hericium erinaceus)
Standard dosage	225 mg per 15 grams

KÄÄPÄ Mushrooms Lion's Mane Soma Tincture

Product	KÄÄPÄ Mushrooms Lion's Mane Soma Tincture
Form	Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus)
Standard dosage	198 mg per 1 ml

Product	Four Sigmatic Protect Mushroom Blend
Form	Lion's Mane fruiting body extract (Hericium erinaceus) (organic)
Standard dosage	150 mg per 2 grams

Product	Qualia Qualia Mind 2.0
Form	Lion’s Mane mushroom extract (8:1) (organic) [RealLionsMane™]
Standard dosage	125 mg per 6 capsules

Product	Qualia Qualia Mind Caffeine Free 2.0
Form	Lion’s Mane mushroom extract (8:1) (organic) [RealLionsMane™]
Standard dosage	125 mg per 6 capsules

Product	Cymbiotika Golden Mind
Form	Lion’s Mane fruiting body extract 8:1 (Hericium erinaceus)
Standard dosage	125 mg per 5 ml

Product	Biomed Lion's Mane Neuroliposome
Form	Lion’s Mane extract (Hericium erinaceus)
Standard dosage	30 mg per 3 capsules

Bulletproof The High Achiever Ground Coffee

Product	Bulletproof The High Achiever Ground Coffee
Form	Lion’s Mane extract (Hericium erinaceus)
Standard dosage	0 mg per 13 grams