Lion's Mane Extract

What it does

Nootropics Depot Lion's Mane Extract is a single-ingredient supplement providing standardised Hericium erinaceus fruiting body extract at 500mg per capsule. Nootropics Depot is widely regarded as the most quality-focused retailer in the US nootropics market, operating an ISO-certified in-house testing lab and publishing a CoA for every batch — documentation that LATAM buyers can use to verify product identity if questioned by customs. For LATAM buyers, the product is priced exclusively in USD and ships from the US as a personal-use supplement. It is not registered with COFEPRIS (Mexico), ANVISA (Brazil), ANMAT (Argentina), INVIMA (Colombia), ISP (Chile), or DIGEMID (Peru), and enters these markets under personal-import allowances. The lower per-shipment value ($25 USD) reduces the likelihood of significant customs duties compared to higher-priced stacks.

How it works

Lion's Mane fruiting body contains hericenones, compounds that cross the blood-brain barrier and stimulate Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) synthesis. NGF promotes neuronal survival, axon growth, and maintenance of neurons in the hippocampus and cortex -- the regions responsible for learning and memory. Nootropics Depot uses a standardised fruiting body extract rather than mycelium (which has a lower hericenone content). The result is a more potent and consistent NGF stimulus per capsule.

What to expect

Lion's Mane is a long-game supplement. Expect no acute effects on day one. At 4 weeks: some users report slightly clearer thinking and improved mental endurance. At 8-12 weeks: measurable improvements in memory and neuroprotective markers in studies. For best results, take consistently every day with a fat-containing meal (hericenones are fat-soluble). This product is best combined with a multi-ingredient stack (e.g. Mind Lab Pro already contains Lion's Mane) rather than used as a standalone primary supplement.

Hero ingredients

• Lion's Mane (standardised fruiting body extract)

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