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Lion's Mane and cordyceps, explained

Each profile says what the ingredient is, which part is used, what the research literature looks like and where it is thin. Nothing here is a claim about our product.

How to read this page

We read recent review articles and public consumer pages and summarize them in plain words. A review is not a trial, and a trial in a lab dish is not a trial in people. Where a source flags a weakness, we say so. The "amount of human research" meters below are our own reading, illustrative and not a score of our product.

Whether you buy from us or not, if something here matters for your health, ask a healthcare professional. Educational content, not medical advice.

Lion's Mane Hericium erinaceus

What it is. An edible mushroom with a shaggy, white, icicle-like fruiting body. It is eaten fresh and sold as powders, extracts and capsules.

Part used. We are formulating with fruiting body extract. Other products use mycelium grown on grain, which is a different material. Our article on fruiting body or mycelium explains the difference.

What the literature shows. Reviews describe two compound families: hericenones, reported in fruiting bodies, and erinacines, reported in mycelia [1]. A 2025 narrative review sorts the compound families by the part of the mushroom they come from [1]. A 2025 systematic review flags risk of bias in the studies it included [2]. A review abstract on PubMed describes the species as an edible mushroom [3]. Reviewers say human trials are limited and call for larger, longer studies.

Ask a professional if you have a mushroom allergy. Reviews list stomach discomfort, headache and allergic reactions as reported effects.

Cordyceps Cordyceps militaris

What it is. A genus of fungi. The cultivated species C. militaris is the one most supplements use. Wild Ophiocordyceps sinensis is scarce and costly.

Part used. Fruiting body of the cultivated species.

What the literature shows. Reviews report compounds such as cordycepin, adenosine and polysaccharides. A review abstract compares fruiting bodies, mycelium and finished supplements of C. militaris as separate forms of the same species [4]. Human studies are few, small and mixed. A 2026 narrative review of sports performance looked at five intervention studies and found mixed results [5], which matches the inconsistent results reviewers describe in exercise research.

Ask a professional if you take blood thinners or have an autoimmune condition. As a precaution, ask first.

Vegan pectin gelling fiber from fruit

What it is. A plant fiber, usually from citrus peel or apple, used to set gummies without gelatin. It is why the gummy can be vegan.

Part used. Extracted from fruit.

What the literature shows. It is a common food ingredient, widely used. Sugar content and any other ingredients are on the label, so read the full list on the jar.

Ask a professional if you have a specific food allergy.

Weighing the evidence

Large controlled trials in people sit at the top of the evidence ladder. Small trials, animal studies and cell studies sit below, and traditional use gives context only. Most mushroom research sits on the lower steps, which is why we write "reported" and "reviews describe" instead of promising anything.

For how supplements are regulated and how to read a label, see the FDA consumer page [6] and the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements fact sheet [7]. Our daily routine note covers who should ask a professional first.

Educational content, not medical advice. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.