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Lion's Mane Mushroom Veg Capsules 1000 mg 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 Veg Capsules 1000 mg 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 Veg Capsules 1000 mg 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. It's a concentrated form of the fruiting body — the part of the mushroom that grows above ground.

The capsules also hold two inactive ingredients (dextrin and hypromellose) that help hold everything together and form the capsule shell.

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 2 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 we hold on lion's mane for its commonly promoted uses — Alzheimer disease, anxiety, athletic performance, cancer, cognitive function, and cognitive impairment — is rated insufficient. That means the research so far isn't solid enough to say whether it works for these purposes.

If you're considering it for one of these reasons, that's a conversation to have with your doctor or pharmacist.

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 is generally well tolerated as food, but we don't have long-term supplement safety data, so caution is warranted with ongoing use. The most common side effects reported are gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, and occasionally a skin rash.

There isn't enough safety data during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so it's best to avoid it if you're pregnant or nursing — talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized guidance.

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 blood thinners and antiplatelet drugs first — lion's mane may increase bleeding risk. Diabetes medications and immunosuppressants are also important to verify.

No interactions are documented for ingredients we couldn't check, but run your specific medications through the tool on this page.

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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 generally well tolerated but comes with moderate interactions to watch for, especially if you take blood thinners, diabetes drugs, or immunosuppressants. Its effectiveness for common claims like cognition or anxiety isn't well established.

If you're on any regular medications, check them against this product before starting, and loop in your pharmacist.

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 Apr 24, 2025.

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 Veg Capsules 1000 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Barcode (UPC) X003YI3S0Z
Net contents 360 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 24, 2025
DSLD ID 330019
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
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Lion's Mane Mushroom Veg Capsules 1000 mg 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
180
UPC/BARCODE
X003YI3S0Z
IngredientAmount% DV
Lion's Mane Mushroom Sporocarp Extract1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Dextrin, Hypromellose

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Label statements
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Formula

Lion's Mane Mushroom 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.

Formulation

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

General Statements

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FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Precautions

Always consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.

Keep out of reach of children.

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What’s inside

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

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

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container180 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: Dextrin, Hypromellose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Lion's Mane Mushroom Veg Capsules 1000 mg 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 Veg Capsules 1000 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.

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 Veg Capsules 1000 mg, 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 Veg Capsules 1000 mg by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Lion's Mane Mushroom Veg Capsules 1000 mg by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Lion's Mane Mushroom Veg Capsules 1000 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 Mushroom Veg Capsules 1000 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.
Can I take this if I'm on a blood thinner like warfarin or aspirin?
Not without checking first. Lion's mane may slow blood clotting in the lab, which could raise your bleeding risk on top of what your blood thinner already does. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before adding it.
What if I'm diabetic and take metformin or insulin?
You'll want to verify it's okay with your doctor or pharmacist. Animal studies suggest lion's mane can lower blood sugar, so combined with your diabetes medication, you could dip too low. That's a conversation you should have before starting.
What side effects should I watch for?
Most people tolerate it well, but a small number report stomach discomfort, nausea, or a skin rash. If any of those show up, stop and let your pharmacist know.
Is it safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety data 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 it's right for you in those situations.
Does lion's mane actually work for memory or brain health?
The research we hold on it for cognitive function, Alzheimer disease, anxiety, and other brain-related uses is rated insufficient — meaning there's not enough solid evidence yet to say whether it works. You'd need to talk with your doctor about what the current research suggests for your specific interest.

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

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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