Does Lion's Mane help with anxiety?
Often, yes. 68% of 65 people who reported on Lion's Mane for anxiety say it improved. 2% noticed no change and 31% say it got worse. That is below the typical result for anxiety (85% across 95 options).
Anxiety: what users report
68%better65 reports · medium confidence
44 better1 no change20 worse
Ranked #72 of 95 for anxiety.
What people say about Lion's Mane and anxiety
“I would strongly suggest against getting lion's mane. It can worsen your anxiety very much.”
“I went for a walk with my wife today and proclaimed that I could actually feel the wind on my face.”
“But then, I decided to move up to 2000mg and I can confidently say that I had diminished my gains and was in the land of increased side effects.”
“within a month of taking the lion's mane and green tea, I noticed a huge improvement. I could finally go down stairs like a normal human being!”
What the research says
BResearch: Moderate4 meta-analyses · 5 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at anxiety. See all research on Lion's Mane.
Side effects people mention
anxiety 21libido loss 20vivid dreams 17anhedonia 12insomnia 11
What else is Lion's Mane used for?
Information only — not medical advice. How we count