Q: What does this product do? A: This formula is a source of fungal polysaccharides with immunomodulating properties. This is the Health Canada approved use (NPN 80123555). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Q: What is Lion's Mane mushroom?
A: Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is a medicinal mushroom native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows on hardwood trees like oak, beech, and walnut. The fruiting body has a distinctive appearance — cascading white spines that resemble a lion's mane or a white pom-pom. It is also known as hedgehog mushroom, bearded tooth mushroom, or yamabushitake in Japanese. It has been used in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine for centuries.
Q: What is the difference between fruiting body and mycelium?
A: The fruiting body is the visible mushroom structure the part you would recognize as a mushroom. The mycelium is the underground root-like network of the fungus. Many Lion's Mane supplements use mycelium grown on grain substrate (typically oats or brown rice). When harvested, the grain substrate is included in the final product, which means the supplement can contain significant amounts of grain starch rather than mushroom compounds. This formula uses the fruiting body, as specified in the Health Canada NPN 80123555 licence: Hericium erinaceus (Lion's Mane mushroom, Fruiting body).
Q: What are polysaccharides and beta-glucans?
A: Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates found in the cell walls of mushrooms and are the primary active compounds in medicinal mushrooms. Beta-glucans are a specific type of polysaccharide found in mushrooms and are the compounds most associated with immunomodulating properties. This formula is standardized to 30% Polysaccharides and 10% Beta-Glucan, meaning every batch is tested and verified to contain at least these amounts. Each 500mg capsule contains at least 150mg of polysaccharides and at least 50mg of beta-glucan.
Q: What does standardized mean?
A: Standardization means the extract is tested and guaranteed to contain a minimum percentage of specific active compounds in every batch. This formula is standardized to 30% Polysaccharides and 10% Beta-Glucan, so every capsule delivers consistent potency regardless of which batch it came from. Non-standardized mushroom powders can vary significantly in their active compound content from batch to batch.
Q: What does immunomodulating mean?
A: Immunomodulating means helping to regulate the immune system supporting its ability to respond appropriately. The NPN approved use for this formula is specifically as a source of fungal polysaccharides with immunomodulating properties (NPN 80123555). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Q: How do I take this product and how long will 120 capsules last?
A: Adults: 2 capsules, 1 to 2 times per day. At 120 capsules: 2 capsules once per day = 60 day supply (2 months). 2 capsules twice per day = 30 day supply (1 month). Consult a health care practitioner to determine the appropriate dose frequency for your needs.
Q: Is this product suitable for vegans or vegetarians?
A: Yes. The only non-medicinal ingredient is Hypromellose (Vegetable Capsule), a plant-derived capsule shell. There are no animal-derived ingredients in this formula. This product is suitable for vegans and vegetarians. It is also non-GMO, gluten free, soy free, and dairy free.
Q: Are there any cautions I should know about?
A: Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Verify the complete contraindications and known adverse reactions against the NPN 80123555 licence before publishing and update this answer with the complete verbatim cautions. Keep out of reach of children. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
