Nootropics Depot Lions Mane Mushroom Capsules | 8:1 Whole Fruiting Body Dual Extract | 500mg | 60 Count | Hericium erinaceus

Incredible product. It does everything it's advertised to do in terms of increased focus, clarity, energy levels, improved memory, cognitive function, etc.I take a few capsules with a serving of rehydration salt as soon as I wake up and it's made a major difference in my day.

I'm so happy I found this after constantly breaking my head with what to get or if it was even worth it. Not only did I get a potent product; I also found my go-to company for supplements.TL;DR skip below to ~~~Coming from a family with a history of Alzheimer's, brain health is something that has become extremely important to me. Especially after seeing some signs of it with some relatives, I embarked on a personal quest of slowing down or preventing the disease from happening. I've tried omegas with certain diets, and "focus pills" that didn't seem to help much (mostly gave energy but no cognitive improvements) however the one thing I noticed popping up online was the talk of mushrooms [Lion's Mane] being a superfood for the brain which provided some of the most promising studies for dementia. I was excited until I realized that growing them would be a long struggle. That left me with capsules as my only choice. Host Defense felt like the obvious brand until I kept bumping into talk about how their supplement does not focus on using the fruiting body for extract but instead goes for the mycelium that contains quite a bit of grain, which has some people questioning its true effectiveness in spite of being in a popular podcast and having a rabid fanbase. I'm sure it still probably works but I didn't have much confidence in it.An uncle of mine said he bought some before and didn't notice any cognitive improvement after a month- that he would have continued but stopped because he felt it may have been causing him headaches instead. That was a bummer because outside of Host Defense everything seems obviously shady: it goes from people falsely claiming to be doctors to every batch being a different size/color or companies claiming to have third party lab analysis while refusing to reveal certifications and of course, somehow these all manage to get 1,000+ 5-star reviews. !!Fake reviews or bought reviews (I've been offered free products or gift cards specifically for 5-star reviews many times) are rampant on Amazon so always question things, especially when it involves something that'll be going directly into your system!!To my surprise though, after searching online specifically for whole fruiting body Lion's Mane extract, Nootropics Depot popped up. I never noticed it was also on Amazon, I guess buried underneath all the bogus products around pg 40 or something. I questioned the low review count as Amazon has conditioned me to do yet kept seeing nothing but good things. It was cool to see they are a US-based company that has their own lab with third-party testing and are not afraid to show anything you ask for which would be redundant as they already tend to make most everything public anyway. Not to mention they are active on their own Reddit along with the owner and are open to any discussion. I mean seriously, the only people that ever really complain about them are those that whine about not getting a spoon with their powders when you're supposed to be using a damn milligram scale for accuracy.~~~And then of course the product. I love that they offer you a regular 1:1 extract which can be for the general health benefits or this more potent 8:1 extract which focuses more on cognitive function. It arrives wrapped in tamper-evident plastic so you know it's new. Smells a bit like hay. Gives you the option of taking 1 or 2 capsules a day. Really no taste and easy to swallow. I got one for both my mom and aforementioned uncle (she takes one capsule; he takes 2 daily). So far she seems less stressed and my uncle says that he feels his brain fog has been gradually clearing up and he's only been on them for 3 weeks. I notice that my dreams seem much more vivid so these pills definitely do something. This has all been so promising in such a short time it's almost surreal. THE FACT IT TOOK SPECIFIC WORDING FOR ME TO FIND THIS PRODUCT IS SO DUMB MEANWHILE SNAKE OILS ARE PUSHED ONTO YOUI would recommend getting a milligram scale and buying powder versions from their website if it's not available on amazon. You usually get so much more product for less money this way! And making a capsule is so easy and affordable if you still prefer that route. I'd also say check out their other stuff which have been top tier so far. The Longvida Curcumin has been a godsend and is a favorite as it has the same inflammation benefits you would expect along with the added benefit of being able to reach your brain to help prevent brain diseases. It stacks well with Lion's mane. At this point, I'll only ever consider other brands if Nootropics Depot doesn't sell it in the first place because it's scary the consistently high quality their products have been (and I've bought quite a few different ones at this point) that it would be the biggest shame if this company were to disappear thanks to snake oil merchantsI thought it important enought that after 5 years of shopping at Amazon I write my first review

This is very real and very effective immediately. It may also be 5a alpha reductace inhibitor. I had a slight but noticeable decrease in libido and my male pattern baldness hair loss reversed. My before and after looks like a rogain commercial. Lions mane side effects maybe real after all. Keep it in mind.

I bought lions mane in hopes it would decrease depression and boost my motivation and work ethic. After almost a month of being on lions maine, this is how I noticed it makes me feel:-Decreased anxiety-Decreased depression (slight mood boost. I actually kind of crave it)-Decreased irritability-Loss of motivation-Dulling of enthusiasm about life (I feel very "blah" sometimes)-Kind of feels like it lowers testosteroneDefinitely some positive AND negative traits. I'm still having a hard time deciding if I want to continue lions mane. If I could find something to counteract the dulling of my motivation and enthusiasm then it would be a great combination I feelI give nootropics Depot a 5-star rating as a company, but lions mane 3 stars as a nootropic.

I want to start by saying your mileage may vary as I have read many positive reviews of Lions Mane extract. This review is also not a reflection of Nootropics Depot as I have found every product I've used of theirs to be high quality and they have good service.I work in a highly analytical job and sometimes feel as if my memory could be better so I decided to try this product. I take no medications but do consume around 2 cups of coffee every day. I have been taking Lions Mane around an hour after waking up and with breakfast. Around an hour after consumption I begin to feel a brain fog or mild confusion set in. This effect is not subtle and I would be strongly hesitant to say that it is placebo. This state of confusion seems to last around 8 hours and is accompanied by a mild to moderate boost of energy. I have difficulty staying organized or not becoming distracted during this time.I have not noticed a mood change other than maybe a slight agitation but that could be more related to the brain fog than anything else. I have noticed (And this could be placebo) that I have a lot more willpower on my runs to keep going. I have been able to zone out and just keep trucking during my evening runs.I felt that I should leave this review as I was unable, for the most part, to find reviews with similar side-effects to my own. I may try halving the dosage and seeing how it goes. The promise of Lions Mane still seems very appealing.

It’s not going to cure your depression or make you more productive if you have ADHD, but it 100% makes your head feel more clear. The effect is immediate, like 5 minutes after taking the pill. Might give you a slight headache for the first time.