Lion's Mane - anyone taking it? results?

Ditto. Looking forward to hearing more about lion's mane. I'm so wary of adding new things, it's very reassuring to hear people's experiences, good and bad.

Hello all, I took the Host defense pills for about 2 months and now on the third month decided to switch to drops for better absorption. I’ve not seen anything positive or negative but pledged to give drops a try for a few months. My nerve issues are not better maybe slightly worse but I’m inclined to believe it’s because the infections are still winning and nerves are still being attacked.

Lion's mane has got to be the most delicious tasting mushroom I've ever had the honor to eat. It really does taste kind of like lobster or even better. The consistency is definitely lobster-ish.
It definitely helps with brain fog comparable to Gingko biloba.
It also cleanses your guts really good. So make sure to eat it for breakfast or lunch and not later.
Also drink plenty of fluids.
Keep in mind it has the potential to cause a herx so have your detox meds ready.

I wouldn't recommend any capsules. Try to order a living lion's mane specimen online at your favorite mushroom shop.

Lion's mane recipe:
Add fresh onion, butter, salt and pepper
Chop up the fresh lion's mane into small pieces (start with about 1 handful of lions mane)
Add to pan
Add some parsley
Simmer at low temp for a minute or two
Done
Enjoy one of the best tasting mushrooms plus it's really healthy.

This way you should be able to harvest a handful of lion's mane every couple of weeks.
I hope this helps.

Post Edited (insomniaaa) : 4/15/2019 5:24:57 PM (GMT-6)

insomniaaa said...
Lion's mane has got to be the most delicious tasting mushroom I've ever had the honor to eat. It really does taste kind of like lobster or even better. The consistency is definitely lobster-ish.
It definitely helps with brain fog comparable to Gingko biloba.
It also cleanses your guts really good. So make sure to eat it for breakfast or lunch and not later.
Also drink plenty of fluids.
Keep in mind it has the potential to cause a herx so have your detox meds ready.

I wouldn't recommend any capsules. Try to order a living lion's mane specimen online at your favorite mushroom shop.

Lion's mane recipe:
Add fresh onion, butter, salt and pepper
Chop up the fresh lion's mane into small pieces (start with about 1 handful of lions mane)
Add to pan
Add some parsley
Simmer at low temp for a minute or two
Done
Enjoy one of the best tasting mushrooms plus it's really healthy.

This way you should be able to harvest a handful of lion's mane every couple of weeks.
I hope this helps.

Not sure I’d like the taste - I am - have always been a fussy/picky eater...and most seafood I don’t like. (I know - strange)
Thanks for the recipe though!

Why not take it later if it cleanses your guts?

I’m hoping it helps with the myelin sheath - and calms my nerve issues.

How/why does it cause a herx? Is it an immune system modulator?

I would be taking it in tincture form

Negative, I went with host defense after I read about Paul Stamets.

Girlie said...
Why not take it later if it cleanses your guts?

If you ingest it too late in the afternoon or evening your tummy will have to digest it at night which will most likely induce herxes during your sleep. You want to avoid that if you want to enjoy your sleep.

Girlie said...
How/why does it cause a herx? Is it an immune system modulator?

Lion's mane definitely exhibits antibacterial properties among other effects.
It could very well be an immune system modulator as well.

borrelioburgdorferii said...
That Lion's Mane recipe sounds delicious.

Thanks. Give it a try. The worst that can happen is a herx. Start with a small dose and see how you tolerate it.

You could theoretically add some garlic and other spices to that recipe but I noticed that it takes away from the delicious taste of the fresh lion's mane. Just keep it simple.

Post Edited (insomniaaa) : 4/16/2019 4:52:10 PM (GMT-6)

insomniaaa said...
Lion's mane has got to be the most delicious tasting mushroom I've ever had the honor to eat. It really does taste kind of like lobster or even better. The consistency is definitely lobster-ish.
It definitely helps with brain fog comparable to Gingko biloba.
It also cleanses your guts really good. So make sure to eat it for breakfast or lunch and not later.
Also drink plenty of fluids.
Keep in mind it has the potential to cause a herx so have your detox meds ready.

I wouldn't recommend any capsules. Try to order a living lion's mane specimen online at your favorite mushroom shop.

Lion's mane recipe:
Add fresh onion, butter, salt and pepper
Chop up the fresh lion's mane into small pieces (start with about 1 handful of lions mane)
Add to pan
Add some parsley
Simmer at low temp for a minute or two
Done
Enjoy one of the best tasting mushrooms plus it's really healthy.

This way you should be able to harvest a handful of lion's mane every couple of weeks.
I hope this helps.

I'm going to start lions mane and was wondering what you tool for detox supplements while you were taking lions mane?

I took a couple bags over about 3 months and I couldn't tell anything bad or good.