Does Lion's Mane help with mood?
Often, yes. 75% of 124 people who reported on Lion's Mane for mood say it improved. 1% noticed no change and 24% say it got worse. That is below the typical result for mood (84% across 108 options).
Mood: what users report
75%better124 reports · high confidence
93 better1 no change30 worse
Ranked #61 of 108 for mood.
What people say about Lion's Mane and mood
“Lions Mane notably lights my brain up (cognitive boost) and helps boost my mood through my typical afternoon lull.”
“Ive just started rhodiola rosea, lions mane, and ashwaganda alongside d3 and fish oil. Feeling good day 1.”
“I went for a walk with my wife today and proclaimed that I could actually feel the wind on my face.”
“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 mood. 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