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Dietary supplement

MycoMIND Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by NS Natural Stacks

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

MycoMIND is a dietary supplement by NS Natural Stacks with 2 active ingredients. 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 (Hericium erinaceus) (fruiting body) extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of MycoMIND by NS Natural Stacks

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 2 of its 2 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

MycoMIND has two active ingredients. Lion's Mane is a mushroom extract that supporters use for brain health and cognitive function.

Pyrroloquinoline Quinone (PQQ) is a compound found in food. The product also contains several inactive ingredients — a vegetable capsule, ascorbyl palmitate (a form of vitamin C), and silica — that hold and protect the actives.

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: brain health and mental sharpness.
  • We looked for evidence on: Cognitive function, Memory, Anxiety, Depression, Alzheimer disease, Dementia — and 4 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 Anxiety, Cognitive function, Cognitive impairment, Dementia, and more.

The evidence for Lion's Mane isn't yet established in the data we hold. Studies haven't provided reliable proof that it helps with Alzheimer disease, anxiety, athletic performance, cancer, general cognitive function, or cognitive impairment.

That doesn't mean it doesn't work — it means the research so far isn't solid enough to rate it. We have no effectiveness data on file for PQQ.

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 when eaten as a food, but its long-term safety as a supplement hasn't been studied well. The most common side effects are gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, and skin rash.

The safety data advises against Lion's Mane during pregnancy and while breastfeeding — there isn't enough information to know it's safe in those times. We have no safety data on file for PQQ.

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 MycoMIND, check with your pharmacist if you take blood thinners or antiplatelet drugs (warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel), diabetes medications, or immunosuppressants. These are the drug types with documented moderate-severity interactions with Lion's Mane.

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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.

MycoMIND may be worth considering if you're curious about Lion's Mane for cognitive support, but the evidence for it isn't firm yet. If you take a blood thinner, diabetes medication, or an immunosuppressant, talk with your pharmacist before starting.

Ask your pharmacist or doctor about your specific medications — the interaction list is large.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 2 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Mar 24, 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 MycoMIND, straight from the product label.

Brand NS Natural Stacks
Barcode (UPC) 606989630636
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Mar 24, 2020
DSLD ID 214010
Product type Non-nutrient/non-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 MycoMIND by NS Natural Stacks, 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
30
UPC/BARCODE
606989630636
IngredientAmount% DV
Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus) (fruiting body) extract1000 mg--
Pyrroloquinoline Quinone (PQQ) Disodium Salt10 mg--

Other ingredients: Vegetable Capsule, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Silica

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Label statements
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General Statements

NaturalStacks.com

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 2 capsules 1 to 2 times per day for brain health and mental sharpness, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Formula

MycoMIND is a brain cell optimizer designed to promote Nerve Growth Factor and Mitochondrial Biogenesis, featuring Organic Lion's Mane Mushroom for NAMMEX )North American Medicinal Mushroom Extracts). It is water extracted and lab tested to contain >30% Beta-D-glucans and <3% starch.

with Organic Lion's Mane Mushroom & BioPQQ

BioPQQ

Precautions

Warning: Consult a healthcare practitioner before taking this or any nutritional supplement if you are pregnant/nursing, have or suspect a medical condition, are taking any medications, or other non-Natural Stacks dietary supplements.

Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.

Keep out of reach of children.

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 of prevent any disease.

Seals/Symbols

Certified Open Source Full Label Disclosure Certified Open Source by opensourcelabel.org

Formulation

U.S.A. manufactured in a cGMP certified facility.

Brain Cell Optimizer

3rd Party Lab Tested

Ingredients Naturally Free of: Gluten, Dairy, Soy

Certified Organic

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

As BioPQQ. is a trademark of MGC (Japan)

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MycoMIND by NS Natural Stacks label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in MycoMIND by NS Natural Stacks

These are the 2 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

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 (Hericium erinaceus) (fruiting body) extract monograph & interactions

Pyrroloquinoline Quinone (PQQ) Disodium Salt

10 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Capsule, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

MycoMIND by NS Natural Stacks 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 MycoMIND 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 (Hericium erinaceus) (fruiting body) 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 MycoMIND, from the product label.

NS Natural Stacks

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Name
NS 360, Inc.
Phone Number
1-855-678-2257
Web Address
www.naturalstacks.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

MycoMIND by NS Natural Stacks: Common Questions

Does MycoMIND by NS Natural Stacks interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, MycoMIND 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?
MycoMIND contains 2 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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 MycoMIND if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against Lion's Mane during pregnancy and while breastfeeding — there isn't enough information to know it's safe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you in those times. We have no safety data on file for PQQ either.
What side effects might I experience?
Lion's Mane is generally well tolerated, but some people report gastrointestinal discomfort, nausea, or skin rash. If you notice these, stop taking it and talk with your pharmacist.
Does MycoMIND actually work for brain health?
The evidence for Lion's Mane helping with memory, Alzheimer disease, anxiety, or other cognitive issues isn't established yet — studies haven't provided reliable proof. We have no effectiveness data on file for PQQ.
What's the vegetable capsule made of?
The vegetable capsule is an inactive ingredient — a plant-based shell that holds the active ingredients. Ascorbyl palmitate and silica are also inactive ingredients that help keep the supplement stable.
Is Lion's Mane the same as eating mushrooms?
MycoMIND contains an extract of Lion's Mane mushroom, which is more concentrated than eating the mushroom itself. As a food, Lion's Mane is generally well tolerated, but long-term safety as a supplement hasn't been well studied.

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Sources & How We Checked

MycoMIND'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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