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Lion's Mane Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Sun Potion

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

Lion's Mane is a dietary supplement by Sun Potion 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 Lion's Mane. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lion's Mane by Sun Potion

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 powder contains one active ingredient: lion's mane mushroom extract. There are no other ingredients listed.

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: Mind power mushroom.
  • We looked for evidence on: Memory, Cognitive function, Anxiety, cognitive decline, mental clarity, focus.
  • The closest evidence on file: Lion's Mane Mushroom is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Anxiety (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Lion's Mane Mushroom is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Cognitive function, Memory.

The evidence we hold doesn't yet establish how well lion's mane works for the uses it's commonly marketed for — including Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, cognitive function, cognitive impairment, athletic performance, and cancer. The data available rates all of these as insufficient reliable evidence to rate.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means larger, better-designed studies would be needed to know.

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.

Orally, lion's mane is generally well tolerated when used as food. The most common side effects in trial or reported use were gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, and skin rash.

That said, long-term supplement safety hasn't been well studied, so caution is warranted if you plan to use it regularly. There isn't enough safety data to recommend it during pregnancy or while breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's right for you in those situations.

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're on blood thinners (like warfarin or aspirin), diabetes medications, or drugs that suppress your immune system — lion's mane may affect how all three work.

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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 is generally well tolerated but carries moderate interaction risks with blood thinners, diabetes medications, and immune-suppressing drugs. If you take any of those, check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding this supplement.

The evidence for its advertised benefits isn't established yet, so you're essentially in trial territory on whether it'll work for you.

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 Mar 22, 2024.

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, straight from the product label.

Brand Sun Potion
Barcode (UPC) 045635342637
Net contents 3.5 Ounce(s); 100 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 22, 2024
DSLD ID 307995
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Organic
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Lion's Mane by Sun Potion, 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:
1.8 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1.8 Gram(s)
Servings per container
55
UPC/BARCODE
045635342637
IngredientAmount% DV
Lion's Mane1.8 Gram(s)--

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Label statements
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General Statements

Thank you for being here This is an amazing time on the planet. Participate in the shift. Experience transformational foods with Sun Potion! We want you to feel amazing. For daily alchemy + recipes Find us @sunpotion #sunpotion We invite you to reuse this glass jar. Thank you.

Formulation

Mind power mushroom

Certified Organic by CCOF

Our source Product of USA

Brain + nervous system tonic This mushroom may support: Memory Mental clarity Enhanced concentration Nervous system Athletic recovery Balanced mood

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formula

Full Spectrum mushroom powder

Organic US grown full spectrum lion's mane mushroom: fruit body, primordia, spores & extracellular compounds produced throughout the entire life cycle.

Precautions

Warning: Keep out of reach of children.

Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

These are powerful foods. Consume in small, regular doses over a lifetime.

Invitations for use Add 1/2 teaspoon in water, tonics, coffee, or tea. Excellent addition to broth, miso soup, coffee, elixirs, smoothies, raw desserts, and busy schedules! In joy!

Seals/Symbols

USDA Organic Certified CCOF Organic

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

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Lion's Mane by Sun Potion label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lion's Mane by Sun Potion

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

Serving size1.8 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container55 Amounts shown are per serving.

Lion's Mane

Interacts with
327 drugs
1.8 Gram(s) per serving Form: 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...

Lion's Mane monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Lion's Mane by Sun Potion 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 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.

Lion's Mane3 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, from the product label.

Sun Potion

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Name
Sun Potion, LLC Transformational Foods
Street Address
430 E. Gutierrez Street
City
Santa Barbara
State
CA
Phone Number
866.676.8466
Web Address
www.SunPotion.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Lion's Mane by Sun Potion: Common Questions

Does Lion's Mane by Sun Potion interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Lion's Mane 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 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 is lion's mane mushroom?
Lion's mane is a mushroom used in traditional medicine and now sold as a supplement. This product is a powdered extract of it, containing no other active ingredients.
Can I take this while pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data to know whether it's okay during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist — they can help you weigh what you know about your own situation.
What side effects might I experience?
The most common ones reported are stomach discomfort, nausea, and skin rash. Lion's mane is generally well tolerated as a food, but long-term safety as a supplement hasn't been studied thoroughly.
Does lion's mane actually work for memory or brain health?
The evidence we have doesn't yet establish whether it works for Alzheimer's disease, cognitive function, cognitive impairment, anxiety, or other uses it's marketed for. You'd be trying it on limited proof right now.
I'm on a blood thinner. Can I use this?
Lab research suggests lion's mane may increase bleeding risk when combined with blood thinners. Check with your doctor or pharmacist before adding it — don't start it on your own.

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Sources & How We Checked

Lion's Mane'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.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

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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