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Primary Research · 2009

Improving effects of the mushroom Yamabushitake (Hericium erinaceus) on mild cognitive impairment: a double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial

Mori K, Inatomi S, Ouchi K, et al. · Phytotherapy Research, 2009

Key finding

16-week RCT in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (n=30) found 3g/day lion's mane significantly improved cognitive function score vs placebo, with effects diminishing 4 weeks post-cessation.

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Lion's Mane Mushroom

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18844328/

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