Organic Lion's Mane Mushroom Capsules

$34.99

Want to sharpen your mental edge? Feed your brain Lion's Mane.

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Called the "smart mushroom," Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is a ledgened for memory, focus, mental clarity, and support for CNS (central nervous system) function.‡ Rich in beta glucans, ergotheanine, erinacines and hericenones. Lion's Mane has been shown to offer Nootropic benefits with neuroprotective and neurogenerative properties.‡

Powerful 100% Fruiting Bodies

Some mushroom products use inferior mycelium grown on grains; however, North Spore’s discriminating team uses only certified organic whole fruiting bodies and sclerotia, the most nutrient-dense mushroom elements. An effective natural boost free of fillers, additives, and other unwanted ingredients, for uncompromising purity and efficacy.

‡These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Do not consume if you are allergic to mushrooms. While mushroom extracts are natural, it’s important that you consult a physician before taking any supplement if you have a health condition or are taking prescription medications.
Quality & testing

All North Spore supplements are manufactured in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) facilities under strict quality control and safety standards.

The finished extracts are tested for purity and medicinal compound content before being encapsulated. 

Certificate of Analysis

Research references

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Organic certification

Organic Certifiers is USDA accredited, ISO 17065, and has been certifying the organic community since 1996. They were also one of the first accredited by the USDA in 2002.

Cautions & considerations

Do not consume if you are allergic to mushrooms.

If you have a medical condition, are taking medications, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a healthcare professional before using this product. Keep out of reach of children.

Lion's Mane mushrooms contain compounds that can potentially interact with medications prescribed to suppress the immune system, regulate blood clotting, regulate blood sugar, and regulate blood pressure.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

How many servings are in a bottle?
Each bottle contains 60 servings, which is a 60 day supply.

What size are the capsules?
Each capsule is 2 cm (0.79 inches) long and contains 500 mg.

Are they organic?
Yes, our mushroom extract capsules are certified by Organic Certifiers. They are USDA accredited, ISO 17065 and have been certifying the organic community since 1996. They were also one of the first accredited by the USDA in 2002.

Are they vegan?
Yes, the only ingredients in our capsules are organic mushroom extracts and pullulan (a polysaccharide obtained from natural fermentation of plant extracts.)

Are they non-GMO?
No genetically modified organisms are used in the manufacturing of our supplements.

The industry standard is single extraction at a 1:1 ratio. This means 1 gram of mushroom materials is used to make 1 gram of extract.

Our high potency capsules contain up to an 8:1 ratio, which translates to 8x the medicinal compound as the original mushroom in dried form. We recommend 1 high potency capsule per serving which contains 500mg of extract.

Our Lion's Mane and Turkey Tail capsules contain a 1:1 ratio for which we recommend 2 capsules per serving, providing a total of 1000mg (1 gram) of extract as your daily dose.

Yes, each lot is tested prior to encapsulation and come with a third-party Certificate of Analysis.

Cluster of brown-capped mushrooms with long, light-colored stems against a white background.

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