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Real Mushrooms Lion's Mane Extract

by Real Mushrooms

"Verified beta-glucan lion's mane extract — not mycelium on grain"

Amazon Rating
4.5/5
Reviews
12,000+
Price Range
$28-34
Servings
120 capsules (60 servings)
Verified Beta-GlucansOrganicNon-GMOGluten Free
Our Editorial Rating
8.8
Very Good
FormCapsule
SubcategoryLion's Mane
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Overview

Real Mushrooms Lion's Mane provides 500mg of hot water extracted lion's mane fruiting body per capsule, verified to contain >25% beta-glucans. Unlike many mushroom supplements that use mycelium grown on grain (which dilutes the active compounds with starch), Real Mushrooms uses only the fruiting body with verified beta-glucan content. This distinction is critical — many mushroom supplements contain mostly grain starch.

Key Ingredients

IngredientAmount
Lion's Mane Fruiting Body Extract1000mg per serving
Beta-Glucans>25% verified

Pros & Cons

What We Like

  • Fruiting body only — no mycelium on grain
  • Verified >25% beta-glucans
  • 1000mg per serving — clinical dose range
  • Hot water extracted for bioavailability
  • 120 capsules — 60-day supply
  • 12,000+ positive reviews

What Could Be Better

  • Premium pricing for mushroom supplement
  • Only one mushroom species
  • Effects take weeks to notice
  • Capsule form only

Who Is This For?

Best For

  • Those wanting genuine lion's mane benefits
  • People who understand fruiting body vs mycelium
  • Cognitive health and nerve support seekers

Not Ideal For

  • Those wanting immediate effects
  • Budget mushroom buyers
  • People who prefer powder format

Our Verdict

8.8/10 — Very Good

Real Mushrooms is the gold standard for lion's mane supplementation. The verified beta-glucan content and fruiting body extraction set it apart from the sea of mycelium-on-grain products that dominate Amazon. If you're going to take lion's mane, this is how to do it right.

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