Lion’s Mane Supplement Company Profiles
Ahara
Extraction Method:
Alcohol-free
Source Material:
Fruiting bodies, grown in-house
Testing/Transparency:
Publicly available batch COAs
Certifications:
Organic
Notable Details:
Focus on adenosine content; users report rapid effects for clarity and neurological well-being
Auri
Extraction Method:
Alcohol-free, 10:1 concentrated extract
Source Material:
Not specified
Testing/Transparency:
Batch lab results, tested for heavy metals and pesticides
Certifications:
Vegan, non-GMO
Notable Details:
Well-reviewed for taste
Cure Mushrooms
Extraction Method:
Triple extraction (alcohol, water, glycerin)
Source Material:
Mature fruiting bodies
Testing/Transparency:
COAs available
Certifications:
Not specified
Notable Details:
Money-back guarantee; users report effects for mental performance
Foragers Kingdom
Extraction Method:
Dual extraction (alcohol and water)
Source Material:
Organic, Pennsylvania-grown fruiting bodies
Testing/Transparency:
Third-party testing mentioned, limited public availability
Certifications:
Organic
Notable Details:
Wild harvesting approach; users cite impact on energy and cognition
Fractal Forest
Extraction Method:
Spagyric (alcohol extract with mineral salts from ashed mushroom material)
Source Material:
Fruiting bodies
Testing/Transparency:
Limited COA/lab testing details available
Certifications:
Not specified
Notable Details:
Artisan small-batch process; users report mental clarity effects
Host Defense
Extraction Method:
Dual extraction
Source Material:
Mycelium-on-grain combined with fruiting body
Testing/Transparency:
Not specified
Certifications:
Not specified
Notable Details:
Clinical backing; wide retail availability; criticized by some for mycelium-on-grain content; users report improvements in nerve function and mood
Life Cykel
Extraction Method:
Double liquid extraction
Source Material:
Fruiting body and mycelium
Testing/Transparency:
Batch testing mentioned
Certifications:
Not specified
Notable Details:
Contains Kakadu Plum; grain content noted; users report focus benefits
Mushroom Mountain
Extraction Method:
Dual extraction
Source Material:
Whole fruiting bodies
Testing/Transparency:
Third-party testing mentioned, less transparent ongoing disclosure
Certifications:
Not specified
Notable Details:
Established brand with loyal customer base; users report mental clarity benefits
NatuRealm
Extraction Method:
Dual extraction
Source Material:
Fruiting bodies only (no mycelium, no fillers)
Testing/Transparency:
Regular testing for actives and contaminants
Certifications:
Not specified
Notable Details:
Available as single-ingredient and in blended formulas (Sacred 7); users report results for energy, memory, and cognition
North Spore
Extraction Method:
Dual extraction
Source Material:
USDA organic fruiting bodies
Testing/Transparency:
Routinely published COAs
Certifications:
cGMP-certified facilities, USDA organic
Notable Details:
Users rate highly for focus and mental clarity with minimal aftertaste
Twelve Rivers (MycoMedic)
Extraction Method:
Dual extraction
Source Material:
Lion’s Mane in multi-mushroom blend
Testing/Transparency:
Third-party testing mentioned
Certifications:
FDA-registered, cGMP facilities
Notable Details:
Spiced formulas; full-spectrum blend approach