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Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds Frontiers in Nutrition

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Acute effects of a standardised extract of Hericium erinaceus (Lion’s Mane mushroom) on cognition and mood in healthy younger adults: a double-blind randomised placebo-controlled study

Surendran, Geyan, Saye, Jake, Binti Mohd Jalil, Syahira, et al.
www.frontiersin.org Summary & key facts 2025 4 citations

This double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled study tested a single (acute) dose of a standardized extract from the Lion’s Mane mushroom (fruiting body) in healthy younger adults. The study did not find a clear overall benefit for thinking skills or mood compared with placebo. The authors say any small benefits might only…

Fungal Biology and Applications Medicinal Plants and Bioactive Compounds Pharmacological Effects of Natural Compounds
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