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Lion's Mane 500 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Aloha Medicinals

Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Lion's Mane 500 mg is a dietary supplement by Aloha Medicinals with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for memory and cognitive support, nerve health, mood and anxiety.Based on those ingredients, 327 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Hericium erinaceus. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lion's Mane 500 mg by Aloha Medicinals

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: lion's mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) at 500 mg per capsule. The capsule also holds pullulan and organic white milo as inactive ingredients — these are the capsule material and a small binding agent, not active compounds.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Lion's Mane Mushroom's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Supports brain and nerve function.
  • We looked for evidence on: Cognitive function, Memory, Dementia, Alzheimer disease, Parkinson disease, Neuroprotection — and 1 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Lion's Mane Mushroom is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Alzheimer disease (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Lion's Mane Mushroom is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Cognitive function, Dementia, Memory, Parkinson disease.

The evidence for lion's mane mushroom's effectiveness is not yet established in our data. We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate it for Alzheimer disease, anxiety, athletic performance, cancer, cognitive function, or cognitive impairment.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means the research so far hasn't met the standard we use to confirm a benefit. If you're considering it for one of these uses, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current science actually supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Lion's Mane Mushroom

How safe is it?

Some data gaps
Safety Information · database check
Some gaps

Safety data exists for these ingredients, but with some important gaps.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 0 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Lion's mane mushroom is generally well tolerated when eaten as food, though supplement safety hasn't been studied thoroughly over the long term. The most common side effects reported are gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, and skin rash.

Because there isn't enough safety data, the evidence advises against using it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're in either situation and want to know your options.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Lion's Mane Mushroom

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Lion's Mane Mushroom.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: anticoagulant / antiplatelet drugs; immunosuppressants / transplant drugs; diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 327 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take any blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (a Moderate interaction risk). Also verify any diabetes medications or immunosuppressants you're on.

These are the medication types lion's mane may interfere with.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Lion's mane may be worth considering if you're interested in cognitive or immune support, though the evidence in our data doesn't yet confirm it works for these uses. If you take blood thinners, diabetes medications, or immunosuppressants, check with your doctor or pharmacist first — this product could affect how those drugs work.

It's generally well tolerated but hasn't been studied long-term as a supplement, so a conversation with your healthcare provider about whether it's right for you is a smart move.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Aug 23, 2022.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Lion's Mane 500 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Aloha Medicinals
Barcode (UPC) 835186008041
Net contents 90 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2022
DSLD ID 264686
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic, Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Lion's Mane 500 mg by Aloha Medicinals, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
90
UPC/BARCODE
835186008041
IngredientAmount% DV
Hericium erinaceus500 mg--

Other ingredients: Pullulan, organic White Milo

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Label statements
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Formulation

Gluten free No GMO

Made in USA All natural Supports supports brain and nerve function

100% organic Certified organic by QAI Quality Assurance International Certified Organic

General Statements

DNA verified Full Spectrum MycoProduct

Toll free 877-835-6091 Please recycle bottle after use.

Formula

Known as "Lion's Mane" Hericium erinaceus mushrooms have been used for centuries in Asia for their brain boosting properties. Lion's Mane Full Spectrum MycoProduct is the best 100% pure mushroom product available today. Guaranteed to contain more than 300 mg of polysaccharides (60%) in every capsule and made by the world's largest producer of Full Spectrum medicinal mushrooms - 100% satisfaction guaranteed!

Made with organic Hericium erinaceus

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Take 1-3 capsules twice daily with meals.

Precautions

As with any supplement, if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking any medication, consult your healthcare provider before use.

Do not use if tamper evident seal is broken.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Aloha Medicinals Natural products

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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.

Seals/Symbols

Quality Assurance International Certified Organic

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Lion's Mane 500 mg by Aloha Medicinals label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lion's Mane 500 mg by Aloha Medicinals

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container90 Amounts shown are per serving.

Hericium erinaceus

Interacts with
327 drugs
500 mg per serving Form: Hericium erinaceus, Hericium erinaceus, Hericium erinaceus, Hericium erinaceus

Lion's mane is an edible mushroom that is popular as a 'nootropic' for memory, focus, and nerve health, but solid human evidence is still limited and...

Hericium erinaceus monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Pullulan, Organic White Milo. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Lion's Mane 500 mg by Aloha Medicinals Drug Interactions

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327Drugs
327 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Lion's Mane 500 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Hericium erinaceus3 drug types · 327 drugs

Anticoagulant/Antiplatelet Drugs

Theoretically, lion's mane mushroom may increase the risk of bleeding when used with anticoagulant/antiplatelet drugs.
In vitro research suggests that lion's mane mushroom extracts can inhibit platelet aggregation.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, lion's mane mushroom may have additive effects when used with antidiabetes drugs.
Animal research suggests that an aqueous extract of lion's mane mushroom can reduce serum glucose and increase serum insulin.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Immunosuppressants

Theoretically, concurrent use of lion's mane mushroom might interfere with immunosuppressive therapy.
In animal and in vitro research, lion's mane mushroom polysaccharides stimulate the immune system.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Lion's Mane 500 mg, from the product label.

Aloha Medicinals

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Name
Aloha Medicinals
Street Address
2300 Arrowhead Dr
City
Carson City
State
NV
ZipCode
89706
Phone Number
877-835-6091
Web Address
www.alohamedicinals.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Lion's Mane 500 mg by Aloha Medicinals: Common Questions

Does Lion's Mane 500 mg by Aloha Medicinals interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Lion's Mane 500 mg has a known interaction with 327 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Lion's Mane 500 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What exactly is lion's mane mushroom?
It's an edible mushroom called Hericium erinaceus. It's been used in traditional medicine and cooking for centuries, particularly in Asia. This supplement gives you 500 mg of it per capsule.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or nursing?
The safety data isn't there to say it's okay, so it's best to avoid it during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether there are other options that might work for you during these times.
What side effects might I notice?
Most people who take lion's mane don't have problems, but some report gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, or a skin rash. If you notice any of these, stop taking it and mention it to your pharmacist.
Does lion's mane actually improve memory or focus?
We don't yet have reliable evidence strong enough to confirm it works for cognitive function, memory, or focus. That's an honest gap in the research right now, not a guarantee it doesn't help — just that we can't say for sure based on the data we have.
Is this supplement studied for safety long-term?
Not really. Lion's mane is generally well tolerated as a food, but we don't have much long-term safety data on it as a supplement — that's something to keep in mind and to discuss with your doctor.

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Sources & How We Checked

Lion's Mane 500 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 6 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Lion's Mane Mushroom 6 references
  1. Product information for <em>Niaspan</em>. Abbott Laboratories. North Chicago, IL 60064. April 2015.
  2. Liang B, Guo Z, Xie F, Zhao A. Antihyperglycemic and antihyperlipidemic activities of aqueous extract of Hericium erinaceus in experimental diabetic rats. BMC Complement Altern Med. 2013;13:253. PubMed
  3. Mori K, Inatomi S, Ouchi K, Azumi Y, Tuchida T. Improving effects of the mushroom Yamabushitake (Hericium erinaceus) on mild cognitive impairment: a double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. Phytother Res. 2009;23(3):367-72.
  4. Mori K, Kikuchi H, Obara Y, et al. Inhibitory effect of hericenone B from Hericium erinaceus on collagen-induced platelet aggregation. Phytomedicine. 2010;17(14):1082-5. PubMed
  5. Li IC, Chang HH, Lin CH, et al. Prevention of early Alzheimer's disease by erinacine A-enriched Hericium erinaceus mycelia pilot double-blind placebo-controlled study. Front Aging Neurosci 2020 Jun 3;12:155. doi: 10.3389/fnagi.2020.00155. PubMed
  6. Tian B, Liu R, Xu T, et al. Modulating effects of Hericium erinaceus polysaccharides on the immune response by regulating gut microbiota in cyclophosphamide-treated mice. J Sci Food Agric 2023;103(6):3050-3064.

See these in context on the Lion's Mane Mushroom monograph →

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