Medicinal ingredient
Hericium erinaceus, 500 mg dry 1:1 extract per capsule.
Organic mushroom extract
Lion’s Mane
Hericium erinaceus
$69.99
120 capsules / 30 day supply
A clearly disclosed daily Lion's Mane routine for shoppers who want fruiting body source material, Canadian licensing, and research context without inflated promises.
Daily amount2 g
Mushroom source100% fruiting body
Daily directions4 capsules
Natural Product Number80126702
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Source100% fruiting body
Serving2 g each day
ManufactureCanadian GMP facility
TestingCOA backed
Health Canada authorized purpose
A licence you can verify.
“Source of fungal polysaccharides with immunomodulating properties.”
NPN 80126702 / Active licenceHealth Canada's record lists Luminary Mushrooms Corp. as the licence holder. It also gives the ingredient, dose, purpose, and risk information for this product.
Verify in Health Canada's databaseWhat you take each day
The full serving, shown clearly.
Health Canada's product record lists two capsules taken twice daily. That provides four capsules and 2,000 mg of Lion's Mane extract across the full label day.
Per capsule500 mg
Hericium erinaceus dry extract.
Extract ratio1:1
Equivalent to 500 mg dry herb per capsule.
Per day2,000 mg
Four capsules across two daily servings.
Mushroom part100%
Fruiting body, as verified in Luminary's product master.
Non-medicinal ingredients
Brown rice flour and hypromellose, as listed in Health Canada's licence record.
Additional information
Product details at a glance.
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Additional information
| Weight | 0.283495 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.24 × 12.7 × 10.16 cm |
Capsule count
120 capsules per bottle.
Estimated supply
30 days when following the licensed daily directions.
Research context
Interesting evidence. Honest limits.
Lion's Mane has been studied for cognitive outcomes and neurotrophic pathways. These studies used preparations and populations that are not identical to Luminary's product.
Cognitive function in older adults
- Population
- 30 adults aged 50 to 80 with mild cognitive impairment.
- Protocol
- 3 g daily for 16 weeks in a randomized, double blind, placebo controlled trial.
- Finding
- Cognitive scale scores improved relative to placebo during use and declined after use stopped.
- Limit
- Small study, specific population, and a preparation that was not Luminary's exact extract.
Neurotrophic pathways
- Focus
- Research describes neurotrophic properties and nerve growth factor pathways associated with Lion's Mane compounds.
- Use here
- Science context only. A biological pathway does not establish a guaranteed customer outcome.
- Limit
- Preclinical and mechanistic findings have limited direct clinical translation.
Evidence boundary: These studies explain why Lion's Mane remains an active area of research. They do not prove that Luminary Lion's Mane will improve focus, memory, mood, or nerve health for an individual customer.
References
Studies and background literature.
The two featured research records above remain in this complete reference list with the earlier studies from the Lion's Mane page. External research links open in a new tab.
- Allen, S.J., and Dawbarn, D. (2006). Clinical relevance of the neurotrophins and their receptors. Clinical Science, 110(2), 175-191.
- Althaus, H.H. (2004). Remyelination in multiple sclerosis: a new role for neurotrophins? Progress in Brain Research, 146, 415-432.
- Chaldakov, G.N., Tonchev, A.B., and Aloe, L. (2009). NGF and BDNF: from nerves to adipose tissue, from neurokines to metabokines. Rivista di Psichiatria, 44(2), 79-87.
- Lai, P.L., Naidu, M., Sabaratnam, V., Wong, K.H., David, R.P., Kuppusamy, U.R., Abdullah, N., and Malek, S.N. (2013). Neurotrophic properties of the Lion's Mane medicinal mushroom, Hericium erinaceus, from Malaysia. International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms, 15(6), 539-554. Featured above.
- Mori, K., Inatomi, S., Ouchi, K., Azumi, Y., and Tuchida, T. (2009). Improving effects of the mushroom Yamabushitake on mild cognitive impairment. Phytotherapy Research, 23(3), 367-372. Featured above.
- Mori, K., Obara, Y., Moriya, T., Inatomi, S., and Nakahata, N. (2011). Effects of Hericium erinaceus on amyloid beta peptide induced learning and memory deficits in mice. Biomedical Research, 32(1), 67-72.
- Nagano, M., Shimizu, K., Kondo, R., Hayashi, C., Sato, D., Kitagawa, K., and Ohnuki, K. (2010). Reduction of depression and anxiety by four weeks of Hericium erinaceus intake. Biomedical Research, 31(4), 231-237.
- Tuszynski, M.H., and Blesch, A. (2004). Nerve growth factor: from animal models of cholinergic neuronal degeneration to gene therapy in Alzheimer disease. Progress in Brain Research, 146, 441-449.
- Tuszynski, M.H., Yang, J.H., Barba, D., U, H.S., Bakay, R.A., Pay, M.M., et al. (2015). Nerve growth factor gene therapy: activation of neuronal responses in Alzheimer disease. JAMA Neurology, 72, 1139-1147.
- Villoslada, P., and Genain, C.P. (2004). Role of nerve growth factor and other trophic factors in brain inflammation. Progress in Brain Research, 146, 403-414.
- Wong, K.H., Naidu, M., David, R.P., Bakar, R., and Sabaratnam, V. (2012). Neuroregenerative potential of Lion's Mane mushroom in the treatment of peripheral nerve injury. International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms, 14(5), 427-446.
Why Luminary
Product facts before promises.
Luminary pairs a Canadian natural product licence with organic sourcing, Canadian GMP manufacture, and testing for contaminants and microbes. Certificates of analysis are available.
See our standardsOrganicCertified organic extract
TestingHeavy metals and microbes checked
TraceabilityCertificate of analysis available
LicenceHealth Canada NPN 80126702
Customer reviews
Experiences from current customers.
The existing WooCommerce reviews stay attached to product ID 281.
2 reviews for Lion's Mane
Frequently asked questions
Before you begin.
How much should I take?
Health Canada's record lists two capsules, twice daily, for a total of four capsules per day. Follow the current product label.
Is this made from fruiting body?
Yes. Luminary identifies this Lion's Mane extract as 100% fruiting body.
Does Lion's Mane improve focus or memory?
Small human studies have investigated cognitive outcomes using specific preparations, doses, and populations. Those findings are research context, not proof that this product will produce a particular cognitive result.
What does the NPN mean?
NPN 80126702 identifies Luminary Lion's Mane in Health Canada's Licensed Natural Health Products Database. The record shows the licence holder, ingredient, recommended dose, authorized purpose, and risk information.
What are the cautions?
Health Canada's record says to consult a health care practitioner before use if you take prescription medication. Do not use this product while pregnant or breastfeeding. Stop use if hypersensitivity or allergy occurs.
A clearer daily ritual
Lion's Mane with the facts in view.
Review the full daily amount, fruiting body source, licensed purpose, research limits, and cautions. If those fit what you are looking for, add Luminary Lion's Mane to your routine.
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Norman Sims –
My father has dementia. After giving him Lions Mane his speech improved and he regained the ability to finish sentences and communicate better. He seems to have better clarity
Robert Wilson –
Started taking Lions Mane about two weeks ago. I am thinking that my brain is less foggy and I have better use of words and clarity. I am going to keep taking Lions Mane.