Top 10 Best Lion’s Mane Supplements & Brands

Four Sigmatic

This brand of Lion’s Mane has generally been well received by users who laud it for its calming effects. The product is mildly caffeinated which makes it a gentle stimulant. What’s more, it contains Lion’s Mane which is believed to fuel creativity.

We’d recommend it for folks who enjoy black coffee and mushrooms. Unlike concentrated coffee, this beverage lacks the bitterness you’d typically get by intensifying your coffee cup.

Other than that, this is a great, mild and safe product (mildly spicy). It does not come cheap but has just the right ingredients to justify the price.

Nootropics Depot

One thing we like about the Nootropics Depot Lion’s Mane is that you know exactly how much of the active ingredient is in each pill. That’s because the company doesn’t hide anything in proprietary blends.

That’s a really good thing if you’re looking for transparency.

Simply put, the USDA Organic certified product contains 500mg per serving which is potent but not over-the-top. Unlike its competitor from Four Sigmatic, this one only features one, clean ingredient.

A potential downside with it is that we’ve come across a few people complaining that this made them anxious. So, if you have anxiety issues, you might want to stack it with Ashwagandha or avoid it altogether.

Double Wood Supplements

Are you one of those who complain of feeling nothing after taking lion’s mane mushroom? You might want to give these 1000mg capsules a shot.

The product is made right here in the US (Philadelphia) plus is certified as non-GMO and gluten-free.

But if you’re drawn to taste and good smell, this might not be the ideal supplement for you. It’s tasteless and has a faint lobster-like flavor.

Another thing, this is one of the supplements whose effects aren’t always subtle. Some people have to take it for several months to notice its benefits.

Genius Mushroom

What you get here is a combination of Cordyceps, Reishi, and Lion’s Mane all combined in equal measure i.e. 500mg. The powder is then packaged in veggie capsules made from Hypromellose.

You simply need to take 3 capsules of this every day. The manufacturer claims that this product can relax, rejuvenate and promote calmness.

However, like all the other top lion’s mane supplements reviewed above, this one isn’t perfect. It’s important to remember that this is a gentle and slow-acting powder. So, you need to take it for a couple of months to witness any major changes in your way of thinking and how you do things.

Brain Forza

Brain Forza is a relatively popular supplement brand and it’s easy to see why. Their ingredients are certified organic. Plus, unlike the competition, the company claims to use the whole fruiting.

Another good thing with this product is that it’s made from lab-grown mushrooms. These are shrooms grown in controlled environments away from the risks of toxic soils.

We think this is a great product although it may take several days if not weeks to feel its effects.

Host Defense

This is a brand that’s closely associated with Paul Stamets. Paul is a renowned mycologist and entrepreneur who is known for advocating for medicinal fungi.

What you get in the pills are 550mg of Lion’s Mane combined with myceliated brown rice. Now, that’s perfectly fine if all you’re looking for is a simple supplement. However, if you’re choosy and looking for a product that’s made from the whole fruiting of the mushroom’s body, this might not stun you.

Segue, the product seems well-packaged. It’s tasteless, though. So, if you’re used to flavored supplements, it’s important to set your expectations right before going for this one.

Dr. Emil Nutrition

With the recommended dosage for this nootropic being 500mg to 3000 mg per day, supplement manufacturers have quite some room to flex their muscles. And so far, this brand of Lion’s Mane from Dr. Emil Nutrition is the most powerful one we’ve come across as it packs 2100mg of the active ingredient.

The product may help in the management of depressive symptoms plus it might also make your brain clearer.

So, if you’ve been battling mental fog, it might help. However, it probably won’t make you any smarter.

Purest Vantage

If you’re looking for a product that’s certified as free from additives, this one from Purest Vantage would be a perfect fit. It’s made in an FDA inspected facility and in accordance with the GMP guidelines.

What we like even more about it is the fact that it packs 1800mg of the active ingredient. That’s one of the highest potency we’ve encountered in this review so far.

On the flip side, though, the product isn’t as well-known out there. So, there are fewer people talking about it than its competitors.

Real Mushrooms

With only 2 capsules of this mushroom powder, you’ll be well on your way to giving Albert Einstein a run for his money. Well, at least that’s what the manufacturer would like to have all of us believe.

For now, all we can confirm is that the product packs 1000mg of the active ingredient. That’s relatively high and safe.

The only issue is that it’s made in Canada and we can’t verify where the company gets its ingredients from.

Toniiq

From where we stand, this is a product that has received both love and hate from its users. There are those who swear by its effects as well as a few who think it’s overrated.

Our verdict is that this is a relatively well-made dietary extract. However, the way it's marketed might make you believe that it will give you some quick wins – and that’s far from the truth.

Like any other Lion’s Mane extract, this one tends to be slow off the blocks with effects building up over time.