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Lion's Mane Mushroom Extract 1000 mg Veg Capsules Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

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

Lion's Mane Mushroom Extract 1000 mg Veg Capsules 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.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Lion's Mane Mushroom Extract 1000 mg Veg Capsules 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
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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 at 1,000 mg per capsule. Lion's mane is a medicinal mushroom that's been used traditionally to support brain and nerve health.

The capsule itself is made from hypromellose, a plant-based capsule material.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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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: Memory and cognitive support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Memory, Cognitive function, Cognitive impairment, Alzheimer disease, Dementia, Parkinson disease — and 3 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, Cognitive impairment, Dementia, Memory, and more.

The evidence for lion's mane mushroom is still being built. Our data shows 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 we don't yet have strong enough research to say one way or the other. If you're considering it for any of these reasons, talk with your doctor about what the current research suggests and whether it makes sense for you.

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 taken by mouth. The most common side effects reported in trials are gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, and skin rash — though these occurred in a small number of people.

Keep in mind that long-term supplement safety hasn't been thoroughly studied. The safety data advises against use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, so if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this.

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 you take this product, double-check with your doctor or pharmacist if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (like warfarin or aspirin), diabetes medications, or immunosuppressants. Lion's mane mushroom 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 mushroom is often used for brain health, but the evidence to support it isn't established yet in our data. It does interact with blood thinners, diabetes drugs, and immunosuppressants, so if you take any of those, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

It's generally well tolerated, but avoid it 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 Jun 20, 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 Extract 1000 mg Veg Capsules, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X003CXWSA3
Net contents 120 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jun 20, 2024
DSLD ID 312917
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Lion's Mane Mushroom Extract 1000 mg Veg Capsules 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:
2 Veg Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Veg Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
X003CXWSA3
IngredientAmount% DV
Lion's Mane Mushroom Sporocarp Extract1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Hypromellose

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Label statements
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Formula

Lion's Mane Mushroom Extract Veg Capsules 1000 mg per serving

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules daily, or as directed by a physician.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Formulation

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

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

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store in a dry, cool place

General Statements

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Lion's Mane Mushroom Extract 1000 mg Veg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com

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

Serving size2 Veg Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 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

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

Interaction report

Lion's Mane Mushroom Extract 1000 mg Veg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com 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 Mushroom Extract 1000 mg Veg Capsules 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
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Lion's Mane Mushroom Extract 1000 mg Veg Capsules, 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 Extract 1000 mg Veg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Lion's Mane Mushroom Extract 1000 mg Veg Capsules by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Lion's Mane Mushroom Extract 1000 mg Veg Capsules 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 Extract 1000 mg Veg Capsules 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 medicinal mushroom that's been used traditionally to support brain and nerve health. This supplement contains an extract of the mushroom's fruiting body (sporocarp) at 1,000 mg per capsule.
Will this help my memory or brain fog?
The evidence for lion's mane isn't established yet in our data — we don't have enough reliable research to say whether it works for cognitive function, cognitive impairment, or other brain-related concerns. Your doctor can talk with you about what the current research suggests.
What are the side effects?
Lion's mane is generally well tolerated. The most common side effects are gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, and skin rash, though these happened in a small number of people. Long-term safety hasn't been studied thoroughly, so if you take it regularly, check in with your pharmacist.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against it — there isn't enough information to know if it's safe during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for advice tailored to your situation.
Does this product have any fillers?
The capsule is made from hypromellose, which is a plant-based capsule material. There are no other inactive ingredients.

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The Full Monographs Behind Lion's Mane Mushroom Extract 1000 mg Veg Capsules’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Lion's Mane Mushroom Extract 1000 mg Veg Capsules'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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