Does Lion's Mane help with libido?
Usually not. 5% of 55 people who reported on Lion's Mane for libido say it improved. 7% noticed no change and 87% say it got worse. That is below the typical result for libido (88% across 33 options).
Libido: what users report
5%better55 reports · medium confidence
3 better4 no change48 worse
Ranked #32 of 33 for libido.
What people say about Lion's Mane and libido
“Lion's mane has led to permanent side effects for me. More than five months after quitting I'm still not back to normal, and I doubt I ever will.”
“I used 500mg - 1g a day...Did nothing other than lower my libido and mess with my long-term memory.”
What the research says
BResearch: Moderate4 meta-analyses · 5 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at libido. 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?
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