Lion's Mane Mushroom Research

Teelixir's evidence-based guide to Hericium erinaceus — the only mushroom shown to stimulate Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) in human tissue. Our research library draws on 571+ published studies, including 28 human clinical trials, to give you an honest picture of what lion's mane can and cannot do.

Start here: Lion's Mane Benefits — What 571 Studies Show · Dosage Guide · Side Effects & Safety · Buying Guide for Australia

By health goal: ADHD & Focus · Anxiety · Brain Fog · Gut Health · Depression & Mood · Immune System · Stress & Cortisol

Compare: vs Ashwagandha · vs Cordyceps · vs Reishi · vs Chaga · vs Turkey Tail · Fruiting Body vs Mycelium

How to use: Powder vs Extract vs Capsules · When to Take · Beginner's Guide · Recipes · Lion's Mane Tea

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Lion's Mane

Fresh lion's mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) on natural timber surface with warm morning light
How Lion's Mane Works: The NGF Pathway and What It Actually Does in the Brain
How does lion's mane mushroom actually work in the brain? A mechanism-first review of hericenones, erinacines, NGF stimulation, and what dual-extraction means for bioactive availability.
Lion's Mane mushroom powder in a shaker bottle against a terracotta background with running shoes, for Teelixir's athlete performance guide
Lion's Mane for Athletes: Performance, Recovery, and Honest Expectations
Can lion's mane improve athletic performance? Anti-fatigue animal data, zero human exercise trials, but promising cognitive performance evidence for mental athletics.
Lion's Mane and Turkey Tail: Brain Support Meets Immune Defence
Lion's Mane and Turkey Tail: Brain Support Meets Immune Defence
Stack Lion's Mane (NGF for brain health) with Turkey Tail (PSK/PSP for immune support). Synergy, dosage, and honest limitations.
Lion's Mane and Chaga
Lion's Mane and Chaga: The Brain and Antioxidant Stack
Why stacking Lion's Mane with Chaga makes sense: NGF stimulation meets antioxidant defence. Synergy mechanisms and dosage guidance.

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