Host Defense Lion's Mane Powder - Brain Health Support Supplement - Mushroom Supplement to Support Focus & Memory Function - Immune & Nervous System Support Supplement - 3.5 oz (66 Servings)*

If you are unfamiliar with Paul Stamets you should look more into him and his products. He is a leader in mycology and really cares about the help he can provide with quality products and information.Results: I do feel as if Lion's Mane has added some more clarity to my daily brain function. I have been using it for a month now. I don't quite know how to describe it as this isn't a miracle drug but I can just say I have less foggy days have a better well being day to day. I have noticed it is easier to focus and learn things through my new job and grad school. There is lots of good medical research to back up these claims.Consumption method: The quality seems great as it is grated well and consistently. Next time I may get the pills though, but the price per does it much better in this product. I first tried taking it straight and washing it down with a gulp of water because I thought I would have no problem. However, it didn't go quite as planned. I started putting it in my coffee everyday but I am a stickler of the residue of little bits that stay behind. I went back to taking it straight and it really isn't that bad now. The taste is almost like a woody undertones but besides that it is more of a texture thing with how it mixes if you are trying to take it straight. If you are able to mix it in a drink there is no taste to me and the texture is minimal, think medium pulp orange juice.

I have tried a few other lions mane powders and capsules. But never have I received the sheer amount of positive effects as soon as I have felt with this specific supplement. Within 4 hours of taking the first dose, along with the reishi powder, I felt a very significant calming, tranquil, awareness and focus like I hadn't felt in a long time. I began to think in a manner that was more collected, felt like I was speaking more intellectually. I have only ever felt these side effects from a select few things. But I will now be using this mushroom powder consistently. I can only imagine the significant difference in how I will feel, a week, month or year from now. I couldn't recommend this product enough. This is not a paid review, bought this on a wimb cause I'm in school for very intricate IT subjects and needed something to help me focus, remember and learn better. I have the upmost confidence this is just what I needed to do that exactly. Feel very serene right now. No anxiety, no worries. Just at ease that this worked so well for me. Yes, it may have an effect that lowers your libido. The question is, would you be willing to trade some of your drive for a more effective brain. I would. Not everyone would. Choose your poison.

I trust this company. Been using Lions Mane for years.Quality product!

Brain fog appears to lift when using this product. I feel sharper and my attention does not drift as much. It seems to be a quality product and I'm glad to take it. I haven't experimented with other brands, therefore I can't provide a comparison to other products. The only criticism is the claim that this can dissolve into liquids or foods. Nope! I've tried it in hot water and coffee, and the product it simple settles on the bottom of the cup or glass. I just chug it down with a little water. I then use a little more water to rinse the remining it off the sides of the cup/glass and drink that. Honestly, it only takes a few seconds and I'm willing to do it. They should remove the dissolving claim from the product so that expectations are a bit more realistic. I might try other products just to compare, but this one seems to do what it is supposed to do.

I first learned about Paul Stammets and his mushrooms in a podcast. My good friend also recommended his supplement based on first hand experience. I decided to try it out, and at first, like with any supplement, I expected to barely feel an effect. I was wrong. You can feel a stimulant effect within the first week. Could be placebo, who knows, but the most quantifiable benefit I received from dosing lion's mane is that my chronic headaches and migraines greatly diminished. That's not an advertised benefit, could be a side effect, but I value it greatly for this among other benefits. Through surface level research I learned that when supplementing lion's mane, it's advised you dose for 2 weeks at a time. Meaning, 2 weeks on and 2 weeks off. I'm testing this out now, will update review with findings.Update 12/6/22: I'm now wrapping up week 11 on this supplement and here's what I found. If you take it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, it works best. The strong stimulant effect I was feeling at first is mostly gone, and this is not to say supplementing this doesn't sharpen my senses, it does, it's just curved down it's coffee-like effect in me. Disclaimer: I'm hyper sensitive to caffeine!I continue to take it because it helps me feel more comfortable in my ability to handle a tough (mental) workload. It could very well be a placebo effect, but I feel I even have a better attitude about things while supplementing with lion's mane. Strangely, this also greatly lessens my chronic migraines. I noticed that strange benefit right away, and i noticed that when I'm cycling off lion's mane, the migraines don't immediately resurface, but if i begin to go longer than a week without the lion's mane, the migraines worsen back to their normal levels. That benefit alone is enough to convert me into a lifelong customer.

This was recommended to me by my personal consultant after I had a bad case of COVID. Have been taking it for about three years. Mix it in with my beet powder and collagen powder. Got another brand one day that was less expensive and it stunk. Couldn't get it down. Threw it in the trash. This mixes in and I don't taste it!

I have only been taking the Lion's Mane for 4 days now. I am again sleeping through the night, experiencing increased energy and improved cognition. I usually take the Stamets 7, but having covid 5 weeks ago impacted my cognition which was quite troubling. Thank you Stamets for your quality products.