Cognitive / Nootropic

Lion's Mane

Research / preclinical

Hericium erinaceus — NGF stimulation, cognitive support.

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Mechanism

NGF-stimulating mushroom. Hericium erinaceus — NGF stimulation, cognitive support. For full mechanism, dosing protocol, and stacking guidance, ask the AI Advisor or open the compound in-app.

Peer-Reviewed Studies (2)

Lion's Mane for Mild Cognitive Impairment

Phytother Res · 2009

Improved cognitive function in MCI subjects over 16 weeks.

PubMed PMID 18844328 →

Hericenones and Erinacines Stimulate NGF

J Agric Food Chem · 2008

Identified active compounds stimulating NGF synthesis.

PubMed PMID 18564357 →

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