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Lion's Mane Mushroom Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

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Powder Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 30, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking Lion's Mane Mushroom against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Lion's Mane Mushroom is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com 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 Mushroom Sporocarp Extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lion's Mane Mushroom by BulkSupplements.com

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 Sporocarp Extract. It's made from the fruiting body of the mushroom and is intended to deliver the compounds associated with lion's mane.

There are no inactive ingredients listed.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
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 assessable

This is a single-ingredient Lion's Mane Mushroom product and its label doesn't state a use — see Lion's Mane Mushroom's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence we hold for lion's mane isn't established yet. It's rated as having insufficient reliable evidence for Alzheimer disease, anxiety, athletic performance, cancer, cognitive function, and cognitive impairment.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means the studies to prove it aren't solid enough to rate. If you're considering this supplement for one of those reasons, talk with your pharmacist about what the current research actually shows.

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 eaten as food, though supplement safety hasn't been studied thoroughly over the long term. The most common side effects in studies were gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, and skin rash.

Because there isn't enough safety data, the data we hold advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding — talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you're in either situation and considering this supplement.

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.

Check your exact blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs (Moderate severity) — lion's mane may increase bleeding risk. Also double-check diabetes medications (Moderate) and any immunosuppressants you're on (Moderate) before starting.

Use the medication checker on this page with your full list.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and some safety-information gaps remain.

Lion's mane is generally well tolerated as food and a supplement, but the evidence for what it actually does isn't strong yet. If you take blood thinners, diabetes medications, or immunosuppressants, you'll need to check with your pharmacist first — the interactions could matter.

It's worth a conversation before you start.

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 Nov 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 Mushroom, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X002KUJEUB
Net contents 1 Kilogram(s); 35.3 Ounce(s); 2.2 Pound(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2024
DSLD ID 312351
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Lion's Mane Mushroom by BulkSupplements.com, 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:
1000 mg
Maximum serving Sizes:
1000 mg
Servings per container
1000
UPC/BARCODE
X002KUJEUB
IngredientAmount% DV
Lion's Mane Mushroom Sporocarp Extract1000 mg--

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Label statements
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Brand IP Statement(s)

Bulksupplements.com Clean & pure bulk supplements

Formulation

Free of: Added sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten, additives

Color may vary

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1000 (about 2/5 tsp) once daily, or as directed by a physician.

General Statements

Use an accurate milligram scale.

New

Storage

Contents are sold by weight, not volume. Settling may occur. Store in a dry, cool place

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

Warning: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Lion's Mane Mushroom by BulkSupplements.com label

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Lion's Mane Mushroom label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lion's Mane Mushroom by BulkSupplements.com

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

Serving size1000 mg Dosage formPowder Servings per container1000 Amounts shown are per serving.

Lion's Mane Mushroom Sporocarp Extract

Interacts with
327 drugs
1000 mg per serving

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 Mushroom Sporocarp Extract monograph & interactions
Interaction report

Lion's Mane Mushroom by BulkSupplements.com Drug Interactions

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327 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Lion's Mane Mushroom Sporocarp Extract 327

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in Lion's Mane Mushroom interact with 327 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in Lion's Mane Mushroom interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Lion's Mane Mushroom Sporocarp Extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Lion's Mane Mushroom 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 Mane Mushroom Sporocarp Extract3 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
Lion's Mane Mushroom Sporocarp Extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Rd
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
BulkSupplements.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Lion's Mane Mushroom by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Lion's Mane Mushroom by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Lion's Mane Mushroom 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 Mushroom 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.
Can I take lion's mane if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against it in both cases because there isn't enough information. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for your situation — they can weigh your individual needs.
What side effects might I notice?
The most common ones are stomach discomfort, nausea, and skin rash. Most people tolerate it well, but if you have a sensitive stomach, start slowly and pay attention to how you feel.
Does lion's mane actually work for brain health or memory?
The evidence we have isn't strong enough to say for sure. It's been studied for Alzheimer disease, cognitive function, anxiety, and other conditions, but we don't have reliable data to rate whether it works yet.
Is this supplement studied long-term?
Not well. It's generally well tolerated as a food, but supplement safety over the long run hasn't been thoroughly investigated. That's worth keeping in mind if you're planning to use it for months or longer.

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The Full Monographs Behind Lion's Mane Mushroom’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Lion's Mane Mushroom

Interacts with 327 drugs

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 early. It is generally well tolerated as...

Read the full Lion's Mane Mushroom monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Lion's Mane Mushroom'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.

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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