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Lion’s Mane mushroom capsules provide a convenient way to add this popular functional mushroom to your daily routine.
Lion’s Mane products can differ in their concentration, ingredients and extraction method. This guide explains what Lion’s Mane is, what a 20:1 extract means and what to look for when choosing mushroom capsules.
What are Lion’s Mane mushrooms?
Lion’s Mane is the common name for Hericium erinaceus, an edible mushroom recognised by its long and white spines.
Its distinctive appearance resembles a lion’s mane and is sometimes called the hedgehog mushroom.
Lion’s Mane grows naturally on trees and fallen wood across areas of Europe, Asia and North America. Wild Lion’s Mane is protected in the UK and must not be harvested.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has further information about lion mane mushrooms.
Lion’s Mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus). Photo by Lukas Large, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
What are Lion’s Mane mushroom capsules?
Lion’s Mane capsules contain either a mushroom powder or a concentrated mushroom extract encapsulated inside a shell.
Capsules provide a measured amount in each serving without needing to mix mushroom powder into water, coffee or another drink.
Each pack of Love CBD Lion’s Mane Capsules contains 120 small, vegan-friendly capsules designed to be easy to swallow.
Love CBD Lion’s Mane Capsules
Love CBD Lion’s Mane Capsules are made using a concentrated, 100% fruiting-body extract. We chose a concentrated fruiting-body extract because it allows us to provide 200mg of extract in a small capsule. The capsules are filled and packed by our team in small batches at our premises in Burwell, Cambridgeshire.
Each capsule contains:
- 200mg of Lion’s Mane fruiting-body extract
- A 20:1 extract ratio
- The equivalent of 4,000mg of raw Lion’s Mane mushroom
- 50% polysaccharides
- 2% hericenones
- No fillers or unnecessary added ingredients
- A small, vegetable-cellulose capsule shell
The extract is produced using water rather than chemical solvents.
Why is the 20:1 extract ratio important?
The 20:1 ratio describes the amount of mushrooms needed to produce the finished extract.
For every 1kg of extract produced, 20kg of raw Lion’s Mane mushrooms are used. This means that each 200mg capsule is equivalent to 4,000mg of raw mushroom material based on the extraction ratio.
This should not be confused with the amount of extract inside each capsule, and each one contains 200mg of the finished 20:1 extract.
Lion’s Mane Fruiting Body vs. Mycelium: What’s the Difference?
The fruiting body is the visible part of the mushroom. Some Lion’s Mane supplements use the fruiting body, while others contain mycelium or a combination of the two.
Love CBD uses 100% fruiting bodies. Our specified extract contains 50% polysaccharides and 2% hericenones.
The mycelium is the network of fine fungal threads from which the fruiting body grows. In the UK, Lion’s Mane mycelium may be regarded as a novel food and would require the appropriate authorisation before being marketed as a food supplement. Love CBD capsules contain fruiting-body extract only.
What are the ingredients?
Ingredients: Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) 100% fruiting-body extract (200mg per capsule), vegetable-cellulose capsule.
There are no fillers, binders or unnecessary added ingredients.
How should Lion’s Mane Capsules be taken?
The recommended use is two to four capsules per day, preferably before breakfast.
The capsules are deliberately small to make them easier to swallow.
Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
Why do people choose Lion’s Mane capsules?
Lion’s Mane supplements are commonly bought by individuals interested in ways to improve memory, focus, mental clarity and cognitive wellbeing. Some people choose mushroom capsules as a replacement for caffeinated products such as coffee.
Lion’s Mane capsules or Lion’s Mane powder?
Capsules and loose powder can contain similar Lion’s Mane ingredients, but they are used differently.
Lion’s Mane powder is usually measured and added to water, smoothies, coffee or other drinks. Capsules containing a fixed amount can be swallowed without the earthy taste of the mushroom powder, which not everyone will like.
Capsules may therefore be preferred:
- If you want a measured amount in every serving
- You prefer not to measure loose powder
- You do not enjoy the taste of mushroom powder
- Or want something easy to add to your wellness routine
Who should not take Lion’s Mane?
Do not take Lion’s Mane Capsules if you are allergic to mushrooms, or any of the listed ingredients.
This product is not suitable for anyone under 18, during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
If you take medication or have a medical condition, consult a healthcare professional before consuming.
Is Lion’s Mane legal in the UK?
Lion’s Mane supplements can legally be bought within the UK and are available as capsules, tablets and powders.
Lion’s Mane is a protected species in the UK and it is illegal to collect wild Lion’s Mane mushrooms. Therefore, supplements should use material obtained from cultivated and legitimate commercial sources only.
Love CBD product information
- Pack size: 120 capsules
- Amount per capsule: 200mg extract
- Extract ratio: 20:1
- Raw mushroom equivalent: 4,000mg per capsule
- Mushroom part: 100% fruiting bodies
- Polysaccharides: 50%
- Hericenones: 2%
- Extraction method: Water extraction
- Capsule: Vegetable cellulose
- Suitable for vegans: Yes
- Fillers or binders: None
- Manufactured in: United Kingdom
Important information
This product is a food supplement and is not intended to treat, cure or alleviate symptoms relating to a medical condition.
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of the reach of children.
Frequently asked questions
How many capsules are in each pack?
Each pack contains 120 small, easy-to-swallow capsules.
Are Love CBD Lion’s Mane Capsules vegan?
Yes. The extract is contained in a vegetable-cellulose capsule suitable for vegans.
How much Lion’s Mane is in each capsule?
Each capsule contains 200mg of 20:1 Lion’s Mane fruiting-body extract. This is equivalent to 4,000mg of raw mushroom material based on the extraction ratio.
Do the capsules contain mycelium?
No. Love CBD Lion’s Mane Capsules contain 100% fruiting-body extract.
Do the capsules contain fillers?
No. They contain Lion’s Mane fruiting-body extract and a vegetable-cellulose capsule without fillers or unnecessary added ingredients.
When should I take the capsules?
The suggested use is two to four capsules per day, preferably before breakfast. Always follow the directions on the packaging and do not exceed the recommended dose.
Can Lion’s Mane replace coffee?
Lion’s Mane is caffeine free and is not the same as having a cup of coffee. However, some people choose to include it in their daily routine because it is caffeine free.
