{"product_id":"lions-mane-bloom","title":"Lion's Mane Bloom","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat Lion's Mane Bloom Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLion's Mane Bloom is a lion's mane mushroom food supplement. Lion's mane is one of the more recognisable ingredients in the range, and also one of the ones where labels differ most from one another — so this page spends most of its time on how to tell them apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Lion's Mane Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLion's mane is the common name for \u003cem\u003eHericium erinaceus\u003c\/em\u003e, a mushroom that grows on hardwood trees across parts of North America, Europe and Asia. It gets its name from its appearance: instead of a cap and stem it forms a rounded white mass of long, soft spines, which does look rather like a mane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is edible and is used in cooking as well as in supplements, particularly in East Asian cuisine, where it has a long culinary history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFruiting Body Or Mycelium — The Distinction That Matters Most\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you learn one thing before buying any mushroom supplement, this is it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mushroom as most people picture it — the part that grows above ground and is picked — is the \u003cstrong\u003efruiting body\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is the reproductive structure of the organism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003emycelium\u003c\/strong\u003e is the network of fine threads that grows through the substrate below. It is the larger, mostly unseen part of the fungus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplements are made from either. They are different material, and a good label says which. There is a further distinction within mycelium products: mycelium is often grown on a grain substrate, and if the substrate is not separated out, the finished powder contains a substantial proportion of that grain. A product made this way is sometimes described as \"mycelium on grain\", and its total weight is not the same as the weight of fungus in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNone of this makes one type wrong. It makes them \u003cstrong\u003enot directly comparable\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is exactly why the label should state which was used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExtract Or Whole Powder, And What The Ratio Means\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second distinction is whether the product is whole dried mushroom powder or an \u003cstrong\u003eextract\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extract concentrates the material, and the ratio — written as something like 8:1 — states how much raw material went into a given weight of the finished concentrate. Some mushroom extracts also carry a standardisation figure, such as a stated percentage of \u003cstrong\u003ebeta-glucans\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are structural compounds found in fungal cell walls and are commonly used as a marker of extract quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePut together with the fruiting body question, these are the three lines that make two lion's mane products comparable: which part, whole or extract, and at what ratio or standardisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Do Not Tell You What It Does\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLion's mane is marketed with a lot of promises. We do not make them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the United Kingdom a supplement may only carry a health claim that appears on the official register of authorised claims, and there is no authorised claim for lion's mane. This applies to every brand selling it here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we can do — and what this page has done — is explain what the mushroom is and give you the three questions that separate a well-specified product from a vaguely specified one. That is more useful than a promise, and it has the advantage of being true.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Fits Into Your Routine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLion's mane is taken as a daily habit rather than occasionally. It appears in several of the multi-product edits in the range if you would rather build a routine than assemble it product by product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Get In Each Pack\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single pack, a 2 pack and a 4 pack. Identical product in each; only the quantity changes. Prices are shown on this page before you add anything to your basket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults who want a lion's mane supplement and want to know what is actually in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a mushroom allergy, avoid it. If you take prescribed medication, are pregnant, are breastfeeding or are under medical supervision, speak to your doctor before taking it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions, Answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is lion's mane?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eHericium erinaceus\u003c\/em\u003e, an edible mushroom that grows on hardwood trees and forms a rounded mass of long white spines rather than a cap and stem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between fruiting body and mycelium?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fruiting body is the mushroom as usually pictured, growing above the substrate. The mycelium is the network of fine threads growing through it. Supplements are made from either, and they are different material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"mycelium on grain\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat the mycelium was grown on a grain substrate and the substrate was not separated out, so the finished powder includes a proportion of that grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does an 8:1 extract ratio mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat a stated weight of raw material was concentrated down to a smaller weight of extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are beta-glucans?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStructural compounds found in fungal cell walls. A stated beta-glucan percentage is commonly used as a marker of extract specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs lion's mane a mushroom you can eat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is edible and has a long culinary history, particularly in East Asian cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does this page not say what lion's mane does?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause there is no authorised health claim for lion's mane in the United Kingdom, and we do not make claims that are not authorised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I check with my doctor before taking it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, if you take prescribed medication, are pregnant, are breastfeeding or are under medical supervision. Avoid it if you have a mushroom allergy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store in a cool, dry place. Store out of the reach of young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarnings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Store out of the reach of young children. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical supervision, consult your doctor before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180 tablets per pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServings per pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 tablets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant-Based Binding Agent: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Lion's Mane Extract (Hericium erinaceus), Black Pepper Extract (Piper Nigrum L.), Plant-Based Anti-Caking Agent: Magnesium Stearate, Thiamine (Vitamin B1).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutrition information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePer serving (2 tablets)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e%NRV\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLion's Mane Extract (50% Polysaccharides) 15:1 Extract\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e267 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e— Equivalent Lion's Mane Powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4000 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin B1 (Thiamine)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.4 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Pepper Extract 10:1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e— Equivalent Black Pepper Powder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e**\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e%NRV = percentage of the Nutrient Reference Value. ** NRV not established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAllergens\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways check the allergen statement printed on the pack before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake 2 tablets daily with a glass of water. 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