--- title: "Lion's Mane by Lost Empire Herbs [Biohacker Review] - Limitless Mindset" description: "I used Lost Empire Herb's 8:1 Dual Extract Lion's Mane for about a month. It adds a pleasant earthy taste to my morning cup of steaming coffee." author: Jonathan Roseland url: https://www.limitlessmindset.com/nootropics/1213-lions-mane --- ![Lion's Mane [Biohacker Review]](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP///wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==) # Lion's Mane by Lost Empire Herbs   4.2   0.0 (0) Write Review [![Lion's Mane by Lost Empire Herbs](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP///wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==)](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b5/91/b7/lion-s-mane-by-lost-empire-herbs-16-1575808818.webp "Lion\'s Mane by Lost Empire Herbs") Ⓒ By **Jonathan Roseland** Applied Neuroscience Strategist, K-Selected Biohacker, Tantric husband, Promethean peaceful parent, Adventuring philosopher, Raconteur, and Author. He spent +14 years researching the intersection of human performance enhancement and advanced personal growth in his obsessive quest - spanning three continents - to find real-life "NZT-48." --- ## **Biohacker Review**: *A Neurogenesis Unleashing Nootropic Mushroom* I used Lost Empire Herb's [8:1 Dual Extract Lion's Mane](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/Lions-Mane-LEH) for about a month. It adds a pleasant earthy taste to my morning cup of steaming coffee. - It has a subtle Nootropic effect, although as far as Adaptogens go I find Chaga or Rhodiola more stimulating. After taking it I found myself in a productive, focused headspace. - I'm thankful to have Lion's Mane in my *war chest* of immuno-fortifying natural herbs, taking it I managed to avoid getting the sniffles during the cold, dry Eastern European winter here in Bulgaria. - I can't speak much to its Neurogenesis effects, I suspect I'd have to take it for longer for these effects to become apparent. ##  Summary of **Lion's Mane Science** [Nine scientific papers](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Lion%27s+Mane%5BTitle%2FAbstract%5D) have been published about it in the past year which I'll summarize... The most [recent published paper](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31881712) out of the University of Hong Kong focuses on its therapeutic potential in **treating depression** > Although antidepressant effects of [Lion's Mane] have not been validated and compared to the conventional antidepressants, based on the neurotrophic and neurogenic pathophysiology of depression, [Lion's Mane] may be a potential alternative medicine for the treatment of depression. A [Malaysian study](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31374912) suggests that it's a *neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory agent in neuron-glia environment.* A [Chinese study](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31363932) did a genetic analysis of its bioactive metabolites that have*anticancer, immunomodulating, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antihypertensive, antidiabetic and neuroprotective properties.* A 13-week [Taiwanese animal study](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31002635) gave it to rats and concluded that it was highly safe and there was an absence of *toxicological effects in all the rats during the investigation period.*  Another [animal study](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30806251) established its **anti-bacterial effect against**the *superbug*** *H. pylori*** > Natural products are sources for exploratory development of new agents to combat the gastric pathogen Helicobacter pylori. Some edible fungi, such as the lion's mane mushroom, have been used for several thousand years to treat digestive diseases. A 2-month [Italian animal study](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29953363) found that *[Lion's Mane] **increased general locomotor activity** but had no effect on spatial memory.* It also notes that > We previously determined that oral supplementation with [Lion's Mane] results in significant improvements in novelty-seeking behavior and novel object recognition in mice. So Lion's Mane might make you a better salsa dancer, but if you want to improve your spatial memory, I would recommend [Dual N-Back brain training](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/software-apps/1342-dual-n-back-pro). [A German study](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29509661) speaks to its effects on **BDNF** and **NGF** > We found that erinacines act on [Brain-derived neurotrophic factor], which is a neurotrophic factor that has been reported recently by us to be induced by the corallocins, but as well on [nerve growth factor] expression... Check out [this detailed meta-analysis](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/nootropic-ingredients/236-lions-mane) of the scientific evidence for Lion's Mane **Purity is a concern** with Nutraceuticals Nutraceuticals come from the natural world, they tend to absorb the toxins in the environment around them, making many of the herbal supplements that you might find possibly *Iatrogenic* - they may actually do you more harm than good. This is why I wouldn't buy *any old* Lion's Mane that I found on store shelves or online, especially if it's cheap. **I enthusiastically recommend Lost Empire Herbs as they have the highest standards in the industry for quality assurance and purity testing**. [Subscribe to the Limitless channel](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/videos) ## [Organic Lion's Mane](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/Lions-Mane-LEH) Dual Extract in an 8:1 proportion According to at least one paper, an alcohol extract may be best to bring out the NGF activity of Lion’s Mane. (1) But other research disagrees with this. The science around lion’s mane mushroom is still in its infancy. Still, that’s why we’ve made this dual extracted (meaning with both alcohol and water) lion’s mane available. Triterpenes, including the hericenones and erinacines, are known to extract better in alcohol. That’s not to say that our other extract isn’t helpful, just that this one MAY be better, especially for the neurological benefits. In addition to using both alcohol and water, this is an 8:1 extract meaning it is eight times as powerful. Of course, it started with the same quality, organic real lion’s mane mushrooms, and not the mycelium. ### Mind Power Products [Subscribe to the Limitless channel](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/videos) | | | | --- | --- | On Social Media > New [#Nootropic](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Nootropic?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Review: > A Neurogenesis Unleashing Nootropic Mushroom [[#LionsMane](https://twitter.com/hashtag/LionsMane?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) Biohacker Review] > > I used [@LostEmpireHerbs](https://twitter.com/LostEmpireHerbs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)' 8:1 Dual Extract Lion's Mane for about a month. It adds a pleasant earthy taste to my morning cup of steaming coffee. > > Watch [https://t.co/l44dKJMmr2](https://t.co/l44dKJMmr2) [pic.twitter.com/KFc9VDRtWI](https://t.co/KFc9VDRtWI) > > — Jonathan Roseland (@JRoseland) [April 12, 2020](https://twitter.com/JRoseland/status/1249255056563736576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) ### Supplement or Drug - Certificate of Analysis by 3rd Party Lab - Certified Organic - Gluten Free - Money Back Guarantee - NON GMO - Vegan Friendly Type of Consumable Powder Nootropic Ingredients - [Lion's Mane](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/nootropic-ingredients/236-lions-mane) ### Photos [![Lion's Mane by Lost Empire Herbs](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP///wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==)](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/media/reviews/photos/original/b3/b6/0b/lion-s-mane-by-lost-empire-herbs-8-1575808868.webp "Lion\'s Mane by Lost Empire Herbs") [![Lion's Mane by Lost Empire Herbs](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP///wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==)](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/media/reviews/photos/original/82/68/dd/lion-s-mane-by-lost-empire-herbs-95-1575808888.webp "Lion\'s Mane by Lost Empire Herbs") [![A Nootropic Neurogenesis Unleashing Mushroom](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP///wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==)](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/media/reviews/photos/original/30/81/b0/lions-mane-52-1645720634.webp "A Nootropic Neurogenesis Unleashing Mushroom") ### Videos [![Unleash neurogenesis with this Nootropic mushroom ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Biohacker Review of Lion's Mane](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP///wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==)](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/listing-media/videos?m=H6B2B) ### Attachments - **File Description** **File Size** **File Type** **Downloads** - **Hericium-erinaceus-lion30011019-ID-19287YKZ-1-SUP-HPTLC-1-77-1585738097** 324 KB ![](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/components/com_jreviews/jreviews/views/themes/default/theme_images/filetype/32/pdf.png) 2 - **Lions-Mane-Lion30011019-HMMICRO-COA-20-Oct-19-42883048-0-93-1585738099** 83 KB ![](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/components/com_jreviews/jreviews/views/themes/default/theme_images/filetype/32/pdf.png) 0 - **Lions-Mane-Dual-Extract-Microbiology-COA-4-Oct-17-40520131-0-dragged-48-1585738104** 59 KB ![](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/components/com_jreviews/jreviews/views/themes/default/theme_images/filetype/32/pdf.png) 1 ### Editor review 1 review A Nootropic Neurogenesis Unleashing Mushroom April 01, 2020 Overall rating   4.2 Good value   5.0 Makes you feel 'Limitless' - Improves memory   4.0 Ability to focus   4.0 Energy and productivity   4.0 Wakefulness and alertness   4.0 Social Confidence   N/A Verbal ability   4.0 [![A Nootropic Neurogenesis Unleashing Mushroom](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP///wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==)](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/media/reviews/photos/original/30/81/b0/lions-mane-52-1645720634.webp "A Nootropic Neurogenesis Unleashing Mushroom") [![Unleash neurogenesis with this Nootropic mushroom ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Biohacker Review of Lion's Mane](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAP///wAAACH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAICRAEAOw==)](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/listing-media/videos?m=H6B2B) JR Jonathan Roseland [#1 Reviewer](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/reviewers#user-823) [251 reviews](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/jreviews/my-reviews?user=823) Report this review [Comments (0)](https://www.limitlessmindset.com/nootropics/discussions/review?id=661) | Was this review helpful? 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