I’m 63 live alone since my wife passed in 22. So one evening I’m watching my grandkids, I have some of my coffee at there house, and while looking for it, found a bottle of lions main supplements. Ask about them. Told me they don’t use them I can have them. Started taking them and have seen a substantial difference in mood and memory. Before I would sometimes struggle to find words. Not now! Thank you for your content.

I have started Lions Mane-and have noticed a definite increase in creativity- but not so much in my cognitive function. Although being creative makes me happier. So I’ll continue. I’m using a tincture. Thank you so much for you’re great research - so appreciated 🙏🏻

Thanks Karen. That was a lot of studies to chew thru. Some of these studies look like hours of reading. I appreciate it. Kudo's and a thumbs up for this one.

What a great presentation: realistic, research based and even personalized. Thank you 🙏🏼

I think they should do more studies. I've had severe depression during winter for 15 years. This year, no depression at all.This year I'm taking lionsmane extract 372mg.

Lions Mane cleared up the diabetic neuropathy in my feet. I drink the Dose Mushroom Coffee daily. Both feet and memory are improved.

Thank you for all the info you share with us.

You explained stepwise better than my stats lecturer! Thank you for this video. It was very engaging!

I had neuropathy in my hands for over a decade. So bad I needed assistance with all daily needs. Doctors could not seem to help. I took dried Lions Mane from a Canadian grower because I heard it helped nerves grow. I would and did try anything and everything to try and get out of my misery. I can't say how or why, but after months of use, my hands came back, they have normal nerve feeling, not a constant electrical fire shocking my every miniscule movement. It's been 3 years, I take care of myself now. Wish I could say I knew it was the Lions Mane. But I have a belief in it, and I started taking it again to try growing back many lost neurons . But now I hear I need the tincture, so, I will try it. Thank you so much. If I get results I'll share.

I’m waiting for your video describing the effects you observed!

Amazing that you deliver in what your community wants to learn about! I know it's a lot of work and this was an amazing summary. Thank you!

I started taking lion's mane a week after my stroke in 2019. Over the past 4 years I have run out and noticed the difference in dizziness and fatigue I was going through. I also use cordycep mushroom to increase my energy levels and that is very helpful. Also these increase immunity and I have not had so much as a cold since 2019. I was around several people who had covid an I never got it. I did notice the last time I had a week waiting for my lion's mane my walking was a little bit sloppy and I tired out quicker at the store. Just observations I had written down. Thank you very much for looking into this supplement. Your podcast and videos are so helpful and I appreciate it a lot.

Fantastic video! Greeetings from Brazil

Thanks so much for this informative video! I'm so curious, what's the update after one month ???

I would love to see the update about this! :)

I love that you mentioned that if it is of benefit by say rewiring or healing the brain in some ways its benefits shouldn't dwindle and falter if ppl stop using it. This piqued my interest because that's something I've noticed when reading people's reviews. They would say "I stopped taking it for a set amount of time and wow was that a mistake", and they hop right back on it. The video I watched just before this was about a person who decided to try it for 30 days -- in powdered form. He quickly noticed some great benefits and then forgot to take it with him on a trip and he quickly noticed a drop and went back on it. As you mentioned, how is it healing if the improvements disappear with time? At least when it comes to the studies you mentioned. With that said, I've decided to give it a try for myself as well. Where I currently reside there aren't many options for a Lions Mane tincture so I choose the best one I can get. I'll keep all this in mind and be respectively skeptical until I see improvement in myself. I can't wait to hear back from you about your experience!

I'm looking forward to seeing your updated video after a month of what you think of Lion's Mane Mushrooms after trying them yourself!

I've had long covid for over 3½ years but didn't realize what it was for year until it got much worse. I was already taking supplements but the one of the first new things I tried after perusing several long covid support groups was lion's mane, which several people recommended. I believe it has helped me avoid, for the most part, the brain fog so many LC sufferers have. Even with all my various symptoms I often feel a lot of mental energy - more than I previously had for year prior to taking it. I now make my own powder from the fresh mushroom I get at the local farmer's market and have also grown my own. I currently 1 tsp a day, about 2500 mg.

Very much appreciate hearing your opinion on this supplement. Thank you.

I don’t see the link .... I am going to buy the supplement and let the company know that I knew about it through your video. Thank you Dr Sullivan

I like that you provide links for products you recommend. I started watching you a few months ago. In this video, the ring lights reflecting off your glasses made it too hard to watch so I had to close my eyes. I haven't noticed this in all your videos.

Looking forward to the one month update!

I have taken lions mane about 6 months ago as a supplement and found that there was a noticeable improvement in my brain function, not that I was smarter or didn’t to figure out problems, but it seem to allow my best cognitive abilities prior to my 60’s, to come to mind without delay. My mood was clearly better. Not one episode of depression ever came up, which perhaps made normal thinking and other functions more available to me? Over the period of 2 months I took it everyday, and when I didn’t find it available until recently, it seemed to level my attitude and attention until the last month or so . Oddly enough the last two days the depression has come back with a vengeance but still I am able to “see it” more than “be it”. Also I have found some available,so this evening I took the recommended dosage, and I am quietly watching if and how it’ll affect me. It’s been several hours since I took it, and my observing the depression has been going down little by little. Tomorrow I will continue with the lions mane supplement and observe any and all changes for the better.

My husband has been diagnosed with circulatory dementia and this sounds great! Any little improvement would be great. Thank you! Love your discussion

Did you make your follow up video on how you feel after taking this? Thanks for the video!

First, thank you Dr. Sullivan for the brsin health content ypu provide through your You Tube channel. I stumbled upon one of your videos earlier this year and find the fact-based, knowledge-based, scientific- based information ypu provide so helpful. I am on a journey to better heakth for which I am having a difficult time because it is complicated by trying to slowly taper off of Gabapentin. On my journey to better health, Ive also been researching supplements, foods as healing, meditation( thanks for the two meditation videos you did- they were great and I listen to them often). I began a more plant-based diet, specifically ensuring I included foods good for brain health, one being mushrooms. The concern for me with regard to taking supplements, including a mushroom tincture, is not knowing contraindications, if any, with the Gabapentin. I want off of the Gabapentin, which had not helped with my migraines for which it was prescribed but rather I believe is causing memory issues and internal tremors 2 years into using it. Any thoughts about using the tincture while taking Gabapentin? Not expecting medical advice but rather opinion/ thoughts. Additionally, will you be doing a third meditation?

Dr. Sullivan I'm so grateful for your approach, your interest in safety and effectiveness & and just being a bright spot in the maze of the medical world. Anyone with neurological issues needs someone like you. How do we get you cloned?

Is there a particular mushroom ya really like? Great review! Also did ya like it?

Thanks for the info. Looks like your link isn't working, though.

Ha! Thanks for the info! Love your background! I'm growing a lion's mane block. Bought it for $25 at a farmer's market. It's going alright but it turned brown as I didn't realize the sun hit that spot. Oh well.... not sure it's going to be ok to eat. We'll see.

Thanks - this is something I have been interested in and might give it a try. If so, I will also be giving to my 96-year-old mom.

Review afer taking the Lion's mane is yet to be posted. Will you be doing this?

I didn't know about the retinal regeneration until just now. I haven't seen any "lightning" for about a year. I've had some pretty bad fits of coughing & there is no indication that anything is coming loose.

Can you make an update video?

Have you released the follow up? If so, what is its title?

Thank you so much Dr. Sullivan for the informative and helpful video on Lion's Mane, I am curious to give it a try! God bless and good luck!

I have always wanted to believe in neuroplasticity and nerve regeneration in any way shape or form. I am just amazed at how the universe seems to work. I believe the universe believes in all of us and I just have to listen when suddenly surprise surprise surprise I hear something somewhere someplace sometime that just helps me out. This coming October 13th Friday 2023, I am scheduled for a surgical retinal reattachment. So just imagine my shock and surprise and absolute Delight that you mentioned our eyeballs specifically the retina. Tempe, for the longest of times I've been convinced that whatever ails me has always been in my head anyway, from an overall health aspect that is absolutely true for me. I'm wishing you well and all the success with all that you do, and deservedly so.

Hi, is there a new video on an update? Thanks!!

I have drug resistant epilepsy so medication not helping, does anyone have some knowledge about mushrooms, herbs or other natural medicine which can help?

Where’s the update?

Any thoughts on potential benefits for tinnitus?

I took lion's mane for a bit (capsules) and I think it may have helped (too many factors to know for sure, and I am bad at writing things down). Couldn't afford for a bit, so I was off of it and funny enough had an suboccipital craniectomy surgery ( for chiari malformation ) and was involved in a study for it, so I didnt want to reintroduce until the study was done. Restarting today, we'll see what I find. Heck, if it's placebo effect (perhaps relating to depression for me) I'll still take it! Some things I think may impact my brain: -chiari -long covid -IBS -depression and anxiety, fairly bad for the past decade -ADHD -POTS like syndromes but not diagnosed

Do you have information regarding GABA supplement and or Methelyne blue? Thank you for all the usefull info especially ET

I buy local. DURHAM NC. One Fungi. Been drinking the mushroom coffee which is more cocoa based rather than coffee. They also have a lions mane tincture. But do not think has the alcohol

It's known to stop working. It's not translation issues. Are we affiliated with a brand?

Hello Dr.! Would you describe Neuroeducation and what does bridging the gap between neuroscience and education mean?

What about adding tumeric and cheyene,I heard it helps?

I understand that the nerve growth factor comes from Lions main extracted from the mycelium rather than the fruiting body of the mushroom. What say you?

As I said in my previous comment I am tyring to use this again. But 2.5 years ago I used it briefly, and literally noticed that things seemed brighter and colors were more vivid while going out to walk. I have started making kefir again daily along with some bovine colostrum, as antipsychotics seemed to wreck my gut.

I use powder lionmain in my meal. Ground Brown flax, rosemary, cinnamon, fenugreek, chlorella, turmeric, ginger, black pepper, cayenne pepper, nutmeg: all powder. My quinoa on top... I almost 80. I still 🤔thinking.🙂🙃🙂

does putting lions mane powder in coaffee heat it enough ?

I see that they started selling lions mane at Sam’s Club, my question is, can you take the pill for with your multiple vitamins along with turmeric at the same time ?

Very interesting analysis. I have used a tea that has lions and mushroom and I really believe it helps me think clearer and focus better on the days I have used it. I am 76 yrs old and have developed a focusing problem that I call Senior Attention deficit disorder! I don’t know if there is such a thing but that’s what it feels like to me. I got the tea from a wonderful little tea shop in Branson Missouri called TeaMaze. It is owned by a lovely little Japanese Lady who was trained by a Japanese tea master. She is very helpful in pointing to the teas that help in various health concerns. I wish I could afford to have it on hand all the time.

I wonder if it would help Tinitus?

I bought some of the powder on Amazon. Just took it today. Its definitely doing something good. Respond to this comment in the future if you want an update. I hear its important to make sure its all dissolved before taking it. I felt a little stomach discomfort because i didn't break it down enough but i feel really good in the rest of my body and my brain so far.

Hoping these will help reverse any shrinkage of my brain following antipsychotics. I literally defeated my phycosis on my own with deep self reflection as to how and why it was happening. Schizophrenia is also called double mindedness, and it's an issue if the mind. All I had to do was mend my mind back into one. I suffered terrible rebound psychosis by way of dopamine super sensitivity during my antipsychotic withdrawal, and it didn't stop until I did what I mentioned.

Thanks for this, do you have a follow-up video? I'd love to see it but I don't see it in the notes.

My husband and I are new to your channel. I want to share my experience with lions mane. April 8,2023 I broke my shoulder. The bone itself has healed but I've been struggling with getting my nerves and tendons etc healed. I've had limited range of motion. About 3 weeks ago we bought our first ever lions mane mushrooms. I dried it and ground it into a powder. I've been putting that power in everything including our coffee. Today I have roughly 98% of my range of motion back! I have no idea if the lion's mane is helping my nerves and tendons directly or if it's healing something in my brain. But the pain is down to about a .5 now. I scratched the back of my neck with that hand for the first time in a year! This is definitely one of many of nature's super foods!!!

You never did a one-month update. Can you please do one?

I’m taking it hoping to regain movement in my body after a ischemic stroke

I have recently been using a tincture of Lion’s Mane from a small batch producer in New York State and was wondering if it was worth using. Not sure if it’s worked any magic on my mentation yet partly because I was put on a high dose of a statin which turned me into a blithering idiot that couldn’t get out of bed! Discontinued that. Now that I’m back to normal I am going to keep using the Lion’s Mane. Old age is setting in and I also have some macular problems. Keeping my fingers crossed 🤞🏼

I've heard/read that it's best to take for a while (5 days, a week?) and then give it a break for a few days to allow the brain to clear out old cells, to recover from the activity, or something to that affect? Or, maybe to allow the receptors to rejuvenate? Same with other brain or adaptogen supps. Makes sense.

It's helping me with brain fog and Meniers disease.

Great information I’m trying to find your outcome of you Lions mane mushroom trial run for a month, could you help me out how did it go? I was going to buy the pill form, but I watched this episode know I’m thinking i’ll be switching thanks

Sooo.... it has been 2 months. What's the verdict with your personal use case?

I grow Linons Maine here is Las Vegas NV

Thank you very much for the useful and objective information! My husband with Parkinson's is about to try Lion's Mane (brand "Real Mushrooms", 1000 mg capsules, from Calgary, Canada). The bottle recommends 2 capsules per day...could they be taken together, or better spaced out? With food? Early in the day? Thank you!!

I'm allergic to penicillin but just ordered some lions mane tincture for brain fog etc. Not sure if the lions mane will give me an allergic reaction. Anyone run into this or have any insight? I'm not epi pen allergic or deathly allergic.

The best thing to consider with any supplement is to get the best current study data available. This was a reasoned and objective video, usually in very short supply... I do take the Lions Mane extract capsules, daily (I only take "supplements" when actual blood work is done by my Doc and shows that I may be low in some). If a good study eventually shows beneficial effect and is supported by multiple studies, I'd stop. taking the extract capsules. In the meantime, I watch for any new study results.

Thanks @timmatheny-lo9ze. You and other comments confirmed for me. I grind it and incl tsp/Tbsp in coffee grounds. Wasn't sure but I see improvement in memory as well as mood. Wasn't sure it was the mushrooms. 3rd bag using approx 1yr.. Store in glass in cupboard.

Some times we have an intolerance to mushrooms. 1. How to know if they are a bother? Most people don't notice intolerances. If drank or eaten, not every day in big amounts. 2. If we take the Lions Mane when is it not good for you??

I’m going to have to bring this up to my doctor because I fell in June 2023 right on my head. I’m sure I broke my nose. In October I had a MRI but it found nothing. I still have my nose run so much that you would think it was a bad nose bleed. I also hurt my neck in the fall, the are area where I had a MVD on my right side for TN is swollen, but looks kind of normal because it was a sunken in area after the MVD surgery. So which doctor do I take this information to? I went to my neurologist first. I have had more trouble with falling, walking, cognitive skills and had a bad UTI recently. My face took a big blow. Hope you can help. 😢

It is better to use fresh lions Maine. I also Grow Shiitake, Turkey Tail, and Hen of the woods. These are the best to use for all kinds of treatment. It is hard to get fresh mushrooms but they are worth the price for over night delivery We sell our lions main for 20.00 per pound plus freight

Can it assist in all nerve health throughout the body? Help nerves damaged from injury?

Most LM supps are 500mgs, so for you to say in the first study that 250mgs is incredibly high is...?

My question is: Are mushrooms toxic? Do they cause mold toxins and contributers to candida.They are growing in dark, damp environments, aren't they?Im definitely rotting for them .Thanks

Hi Mam, does lions mane mushroom works for hypoxia ischemic encephaltyes ,locked in syndrome , my mother is suffering frm these. Please reply me ,mam

I am seeing so much information on methylene blue however no reliable breakdown on it's benefits or side effects. Have you researched it's use?

I can't help but wonder what if you increased BDNF while challenging the brain by learning. The old saying, use it or lose it. Producing BDNF might be temporary if said connections are not utilized? I can see why BDNF might be temporary without the reinforcement of Learning. I also wonder since there is a falloff after discontinuation that maybe this stuff should be cycled. On another note: As in all things pro active, ie, exercise, learning and eating nutritious foods etc only work while we are doing them. After we quit, there is a fall off. The aging brain does not have the BDNF as a younger person and as such, when one begins taking Lyon's Maine mushroom, one has to stay on it to continually as it would be logical for the aging brain to experience less BDNF as before if not taking it. I would be interested in feedback.

I use a tincture. About 6ml /day. I notice that my dreams are more vivid and that I remember them much more often. But…I’m still not a math genius!

Why didnt you suggest for people to eat it daily in food or steam if vs ordering the version that isnt verified by a 3rd party (Im wondering)?

I only ever seek medical advice from social media. It’s always throughly researched tested unbiased and honest. Just like the Joe Rogan show. Thank you

Made my brain all jumbled.

Sublingual is the way to go.

Your Lion's Mane link doesn't work for me 🤨

I take 1000mg of lions mane powder in my coffee. Ive been careful with the dosage but then i saw a video where a vegan chef was making lions mane STEAKS. I guess im not so sure we know anything about dosage, although i admit i know nothing about what cooking might do to it. Meh, just food for thought i guess.

I have trigeminal neuralgia. I've had this monster for 27 years. I've been pain-free and drug-free for 3 years. I take taurine, lion's mane, multivitamins, and recently added Alpha Lipoic Acid, and Turmeric Curcumin. Giving the myelin sheath what it needs is where it's at and costs me 52 cents a day. I learned this from those who have beat MS. It's healing instead of drugging, so it takes time. I just take the amount that it says on the bottle, no more, no less. There are over 30 supplements that restore the myelin sheath. Once I found what worked for me I stuck with it. I've been on the drug treadmill. It's not sustainable.

Dr. Sullivan stetted taking Lions Mane brain enhancing supplement in this video. She said she would report back after a month to give her impressions of any benefits she noticed. I GUESS SHE FORGOT! This was three months ago, and I searched all over her video page... JEESH!

The Japanese have been working with different fungi for many years. Why not look into their studies. This has been known for a long time.

I’ve heard good and bad things about it.

Is the bias a factor in the human researchers diagnosis of the study?

Best supplement I’ve ever taken and I have both anxiety and ADHD.

Lion’s mane messed me up

P.S. Only problem is that it tastes nasty!!!

Did nothing for my brain

I have adhd I’ve been going to doctors since I was5!!! This lady said nothing