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Lion's Mane Mushroom Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Divine Bounty

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Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 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 Divine Bounty 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 organic Lion's Mane. 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 Divine Bounty

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 just one active ingredient: organic Lion's Mane mushroom. The capsule itself is vegetarian and doesn't add active components.

Lion's mane is a medicinal mushroom traditionally used for cognitive support, though the exact compounds responsible for its effects are still being researched.

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 on lion's mane for its commonly marketed uses—Alzheimer disease, anxiety, athletic performance, cancer, cognitive function, and cognitive impairment—shows insufficient reliable evidence to rate any of them. That doesn't mean it doesn't work; it means rigorous clinical trials haven't yet established it one way or the other in our data.

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 mushroom is generally well tolerated when used as a food. As a supplement, long-term safety has not been studied well.

The most common side effects reported are gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, and in some cases a skin rash. There isn't enough safety data on file for pregnancy or breastfeeding—the facts advise against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding until more is known.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it'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 or antiplatelet drugs—lion's mane may increase bleeding risk. Also double-check if you take diabetes medications or immunosuppressants, as the mushroom may add to their effects in ways that need monitoring.

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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 one ingredient, well tolerated in food form, but with potential interactions if you take blood thinners, diabetes medications, or drugs that suppress your immune system. If you're on any of those—or any prescription at all—check your exact medications with the tool on this page before starting.

Otherwise, discuss it with your own doctor or pharmacist, especially if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

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 Jul 23, 2020.

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 Divine Bounty
Barcode (UPC) X001ZINSJR
Net contents 90 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 23, 2020
DSLD ID 229213
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, 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 Divine Bounty, 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:
3 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
3 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
X001ZINSJR
IngredientAmount% DV
organic Lion's Mane1800 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule

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Label statements
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Precautions

Caution: Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a healthcare professional before using this or any dietary supplement.

Caution: Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a healthcare professional before using this or any dietary supplement. Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

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

Made in USA with global ingredients GMP Good manufacturing practices consistent quality GMO free no binders fillers or preservatives

Formulation

Non GMO

No: GMOs, fillers, binders, preservatives, stearates, artificial ingredients, silicone dioxide, or titanium dioxide. Does not contain: Soy, gluten, milk, egg, shellfish, corn, wheat, peanuts, or yeast.

Suitable for vegetarian, vegan, non-GMO, and gluten-free diets.

General Statements

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Formula

Made with organic lion's mane 1800 mg per serving from fruiting bodies grown in USA

Suitable for vegetarian, vegan, non-GMO, and gluten-free diets.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take three (3) capsules daily, preferably with a meal, or as recommended by a healthcare professional.

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Lion's Mane Mushroom by Divine Bounty 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 Divine Bounty

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

Serving size3 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Organic Lion's Mane

Interacts with
327 drugs
1800 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...

Organic Lion's Mane monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetarian Capsule. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Lion's Mane Mushroom by Divine Bounty Drug Interactions

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327Drugs
327 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

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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. organic Lion's Mane

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.

organic 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
organic Lion's Mane full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

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

Divine Bounty

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Name
Divine Bounty
Street Address
12001 Research Parkway Suite 236 A
City
Orlando
State
FL
ZipCode
32826
Web Address
www.DivineBounty.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Lion's Mane Mushroom by Divine Bounty: Common Questions

Does Lion's Mane Mushroom by Divine Bounty 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.
Will lion's mane help with memory or focus?
Lion's mane is marketed for cognitive support, but we don't have reliable evidence in our data yet to confirm it works for memory, focus, Alzheimer disease, or other cognitive concerns. More research is needed.
What are the side effects?
The most common ones reported are gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, and occasionally a skin rash. Most people tolerate it well, but if your stomach gets upset, that's your sign to stop or talk with your pharmacist.
Is it safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data to know either way. The facts advise against it during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about what's right for your situation.
Does this product have any fillers?
The only inactive ingredient listed is the vegetarian capsule itself. There are no additional fillers or binders in this formula.
Can I take this with my blood pressure or blood thinner medication?
Lion's mane may interfere with blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs by increasing bleeding risk. Use the search tool on this page to check your specific medications, and talk with your doctor before starting.

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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.

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

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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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