Nutrients November 2023 PMID 38004235

The Acute and Chronic Effects of Lion's Mane Mushroom Supplementation on Cognitive Function, Stress and Mood in Young Adults: A Double-Blind, Parallel Groups, Pilot Study.

Sarah Docherty, Faye L Doughty, Ellen F Smith

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What people are saying

The overall discussions highlight recognition of the study’s promising results, such as 'cognitive improvement' and 'less stress,' with some posters mentioning the importance of further research. Phrases like 'pretty good,' 'small study,' and references to multiple supporting studies show cautious optimism, while tone and word choice reflect a balanced view that values the findings but acknowledges limitations.

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Many discussions acknowledge the positive findings of the study, with phrases like 'pretty good' and 'effects are good,' indicating general cautious support for the research conclusions.

InterestNeutral interest
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ImpactNeutral impact

Abstract in brief

  • The study explored the effects of Lions Mane Mushroom on cognitive function, stress, and mood in healthy young adults over 28 days, finding that a single dose improved reaction speed on a cognitive task and that prolonged use may reduce stress.
  • Results showed some promise, especially for quickness in cognitive tasks and lowered subjective stress, but the small sample size and limited negative findings mean these results need to be confirmed with larger studies.
  • Overall, the research suggests Lions Mane might have potential benefits for healthy young people, but more extensive research is necessary to be certain about its effects.]

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Max Lugavere
@maxlugavere · X

Finally some human evidence of a potential cognitive benefit of lion’s mane mushroom in a young and healthy cohort. https://t.co/d3AVXKiqCS

Dec 5, 2023 · 22 likes · 2 shares · 89,915 followers View post →
Brady Holmer
@B_Holmer · X

The Acute and Chronic Effects of Lion’s Mane Mushroom Supplementation on Cognitive Function, Stress and Mood in Young Adults: A Double-Blind, Parallel Groups, Pilot Study https://t.co/9bmAlPIeZj #mdpinutrients via @Nutrients_MDPI

Dec 5, 2023 · 19 likes · 1 share · 26,193 followers View post →
Toshiyuki Horie|堀江 俊之
@ToshiyukiHorie · X

『若者の認知機能、ストレス、気分に対するヤマブシタケ(キノコ)摂取の急性および慢性の影響: 二重盲検、並行グループ、パイロット研究』 「ヤマブシタケは認知機能のスピードを向上させ、ストレス軽減効果を発揮する可能性がある」 ⚡一時期摂っていました。 https://t.co/IMIjlSX9YI

Nov 21, 2023 · 12 likes · 1 share · 25,236 followers View post →
Nutrients MDPI
@Nutrients_MDPI · X

New Paper

Dec 12, 2023 · 6 likes · 4 shares · 11,226 followers View post →
William A. Wallace, Ph.D.
@drwilliamwallac · X

For the first time, lions mane [powder] shown to improve cognitive function upon single dosing [and reducing perceived stress after 28 days of administration] in young healthy people https://t.co/ZpzQEL3Gn9 https://t.co/VzGxdmkPWj

Dec 4, 2023 · 6 likes · 8,971 followers View post →
Maitreya
@Mithreu · X

The Acute and Chronic Effects of Lion’s Mane Mushroom Supplementation on Cognitive Function, Stress and Mood in Young Adults: A Double-Blind, Parallel Groups, Pilot Study (hint: the effects are good) https://t.co/wt5bZFaFaL

Dec 24, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,264 followers View post →

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Maitreya
@Mithreu · X

https://t.co/wt5bZFaFaL

Aug 9, 2025 · 1,264 followers View post →
ROJ
@Rojthedoj1 · X

The Acute and Chronic Effects of Lion’s Mane Mushroom Supplementation on Cognitive Function, Stress and Mood in Young Adults: A Double-Blind, Parallel Groups, Pilot Study - PMC https://t.co/kEOerJcWBi Common Sense needs a test?!

Jun 5, 2025 · 1 like · 419 followers View post →
Jakie Joo Joo
@JakeHendy · X

@MerrittBaer https://t.co/ijGpnociJG there’s limited evidence but it’s positive. I’ll take it :)

May 7, 2025 · 1 like · 906 followers View post →
Jakie Joo Joo
@JakeHendy · X

@PrincessMissDee For the price it better not be a knock off

May 7, 2025 · 1 like · 906 followers View post →
Gerard Hough
@GerardHough · X

The Acute and Chronic Effects of Lion’s Mane Mushroom Supplementation on Cognitive Function, Stress and Mood in Young Adults: A Double-Blind, Parallel Groups, Pilot Study https://t.co/CFchHqxgrl

Mar 31, 2025 · 1,748 followers View post →
Max
@Maxteract · X

What They Don’t Want You to Know About Lion’s Mane Mushroom… Is that it gives you Mental Clarity Focus Stress Resilience Brain Health Faster Decision-Making Better Memory Quicker Task Performance Did you know? now you know Boost Your Brainpower https://t.co/e9YAdxK6Ov

Nov 16, 2024 · 916 followers View post →
Kaizen
@livekaizen_ · X

Lion's Mane Mushroom is the key to neurological anti aging - Improves mood - Promotes Neurogenesis - Acts as a Nootropic - Neuroprotective against age-related disease Get 500mg of dual extracted organic Lion's Mane with your Kaizen Coffee https://t.co/2zhd0YcokG

Oct 29, 2024 · 1 like · 70 followers View post →
Nutrem
@MxNutrem · X

Hay mucha heterogeneidad entre la suplementación de magnesio y la calidad del sueño

Sep 29, 2024 · 258 followers View post →
Nutrem
@MxNutrem · X

El hongo "melena de león" puede reducir el estrés y mejorar la cognición pero, la evidencia para asegurar esto aún es muy pobre. https://t.co/MsnMCe3QEB

Sep 29, 2024 · 258 followers View post →
soflowolf
@soflowolf · X

This study is pretty good, it also references tons of other studies using lions Mane. https://t.co/W27Glmz91d It's not long to read.

Jun 7, 2024 · 90 followers View post →
D.A.R.Y.L.
@iksnajleb · X

@tgthierry1 Il y a même des études démontrant l'absence d'effets : https://t.co/U2rbG72oZh , https://t.co/EqWtrj30mL , https://t.co/4VbcB61r2s .

Mar 20, 2024 · 1 like · 97 followers View post →
Yes It's Fucking Political
@YesItsFukinPoli · X

@NateB_Panic There have been promising studies on lion's mane (fungus) improving cognitive function https://t.co/Jx2qF45HDK

Jan 29, 2024 · 714 followers View post →
Nosferatu
@Spike_biegle · X

@maddeypuppets @kandykiko https://t.co/Z0l8nFMFOr

Jan 6, 2024 · 113 followers View post →
Andreea Nitescu RD MSc
@AndreeaNRD · X

"The Acute and Chronic Effects of Lion’s Mane Mushroom Supplementation on Cognitive Function, Stress and Mood in Young Adults: A Double-Blind, Parallel Groups, Pilot Study"

Jan 1, 2024 · 1 like · 1,279 followers View post →
Janky Ruse
@jg34362 · X

RT @Mithreu: The Acute and Chronic Effects of Lion’s Mane Mushroom Supplementation on Cognitive Function, Stress and Mood in Young Adults…

Dec 29, 2023 · 1 share · 98 followers View post →
Maitreya
@Mithreu · X

The Acute and Chronic Effects of Lion’s Mane Mushroom Supplementation on Cognitive Function, Stress and Mood in Young Adults: A Double-Blind, Parallel Groups, Pilot Study (hint: the effects are good) https://t.co/wt5bZFaFaL

Dec 24, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 1,264 followers View post →
P123
@P1231032850 · X

RT @Nutrients_MDPI: New Paper

Dec 14, 2023 · 4 shares · 3,195 followers View post →
Ellen Smith
@ellen_f_smith · X

RT @Nutrients_MDPI: New Paper

Dec 12, 2023 · 4 shares · 52 followers View post →
AngryPhDstudent❗️❗️❗️
@ONNESHA092 · X

RT @Nutrients_MDPI: New Paper

Dec 12, 2023 · 4 shares · 182 followers View post →
Toshiyuki Horie|堀江 俊之
@ToshiyukiHorie · X

RT @Nutrients_MDPI: New Paper

Dec 12, 2023 · 4 shares · 25,236 followers View post →
Nutrients MDPI
@Nutrients_MDPI · X

New Paper

Dec 12, 2023 · 6 likes · 4 shares · 11,226 followers View post →
Just Jeff
@InvestGCM · X

Lions mane study @BowTiedVitamins @BowTiedUM H/T @Mark_Sisson https://t.co/NCpVNiAX8l TL,DR small Double blind study on healthy young adults shows cognitive improvement and less stress both immeadately and over time

Dec 8, 2023 · 1,266 followers View post →
K
@Kirby_GS · X

RT @maxlugavere: Finally some human evidence of a potential cognitive benefit of lion’s mane mushroom in a young and healthy cohort. https:…

Dec 7, 2023 · 2 shares · 13 followers View post →
Angela Casallas
@athrivejourney · X

RT @maxlugavere: Finally some human evidence of a potential cognitive benefit of lion’s mane mushroom in a young and healthy cohort. https:…

Dec 7, 2023 · 2 shares · 3 followers View post →
Nutrients MDPI
@Nutrients_MDPI · X

RT @B_Holmer: The Acute and Chronic Effects of Lion’s Mane Mushroom Supplementation on Cognitive Function, Stress and Mood in Young Adults:…

Dec 5, 2023 · 1 share · 11,226 followers View post →
Max Lugavere
@maxlugavere · X

Finally some human evidence of a potential cognitive benefit of lion’s mane mushroom in a young and healthy cohort. https://t.co/d3AVXKiqCS

Dec 5, 2023 · 22 likes · 2 shares · 89,915 followers View post →
Brady Holmer
@B_Holmer · X

The Acute and Chronic Effects of Lion’s Mane Mushroom Supplementation on Cognitive Function, Stress and Mood in Young Adults: A Double-Blind, Parallel Groups, Pilot Study https://t.co/9bmAlPIeZj #mdpinutrients via @Nutrients_MDPI

Dec 5, 2023 · 19 likes · 1 share · 26,193 followers View post →
William A. Wallace, Ph.D.
@drwilliamwallac · X

For the first time, lions mane [powder] shown to improve cognitive function upon single dosing [and reducing perceived stress after 28 days of administration] in young healthy people https://t.co/ZpzQEL3Gn9 https://t.co/VzGxdmkPWj

Dec 4, 2023 · 6 likes · 8,971 followers View post →
微生物叢
@ayikimcorgi · X

RT @ToshiyukiHorie: 『若者の認知機能、ストレス、気分に対するヤマブシタケ(キノコ)摂取の急性および慢性の影響: 二重盲検、並行グループ、パイロット研究』 「ヤマブシタケは認知機能のスピードを向上させ、ストレス軽減効果を発揮する可能性がある」 ⚡一時期摂っ…

Nov 23, 2023 · 1 share · 13 followers View post →
Toshiyuki Horie|堀江 俊之
@ToshiyukiHorie · X

『若者の認知機能、ストレス、気分に対するヤマブシタケ(キノコ)摂取の急性および慢性の影響: 二重盲検、並行グループ、パイロット研究』 「ヤマブシタケは認知機能のスピードを向上させ、ストレス軽減効果を発揮する可能性がある」 ⚡一時期摂っていました。 https://t.co/IMIjlSX9YI

Nov 21, 2023 · 12 likes · 1 share · 25,236 followers View post →
Ellen Smith
@ellen_f_smith · X

Nov 20, 2023 · 1 like · 52 followers View post →