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I originally learned about Lion's Mane Mushrooms from the Joe Rogan podcast where he interviews Paul Stamets. I immediately went on Amazon to order these. My parents are both in their 60's, and have memory problems. I already know that they are going to develop worse mental problems as they get older, and after hearing that this helps fix those issues, I wanted them to try it. They are both taking 1 to 2 a day (the recommended dose is 3 per day.) and they haven't noticed any difference, but personally, I do.I'm 28, so my memory is still pretty good, but taking these capsules helped me to realize just how much help I needed. After I take one of these, I feel much more awake and alert...So much so that I don't need coffee. It makes me able to focus on the task at hand, and be more productive. It also helps me sleep better. I normally toss and turn, and if I sleep too long, I wake up in a lot of pain. Taking one of these before bed helped me to lay still and wake up feeling refreshed.I also have far less anxiety after I take one of these. I didn't realize how bad my anxiety was until I now know what a "normal" brain feels like. It's like I can actually feel content with life, relaxed, and optimistic without pushing myself to feel that way. I never thought of myself as someone who needed anxiety medication, because I always worked through my thoughts. However, now that I know I can take an all-natural mushroom that takes away the bad thoughts, of course I love it.People joke that it will make you smarter, but that's not exactly true. It's more like your brain can make connections a lot easier, or like you can pick up pieces of a puzzle and know exactly where it belongs, instead of struggling to figure out where it fits. So, if you combine it with research and studying, I can see how that it would make you "smarter". If I was still in school, I would most definitely take two of these before an exam.I am definitely going to re-order these or find them in my local store once I run out. I highly recommend it.So, I did research on Lion's Mane mushroom before making a purchase. I have just recently been reading about nootropic compounds. I was recommend this mushroom by a friend. It's a nootropic that has many additional benefits besides it's effects on the brain and a very effective compound. This brand was repeatedly being mentioned in articles for having some of the purist Lion's Mane available on the market. While typical dosage ranges from 500-3000 mg a day, the amount taken depends on potency (30% polysaccharide content being common; this brand has about 69%). Since this brand has more than double the potency of most normal Lion's Mane products, you only need to take about half as much of the max dose (1.5 g) to experience the benefits (No evidence has been show than taking more than 3g has any additional benefits).Lion's Mane works by increasing Nerve Growth Factor (NGF). Lion’s Mane increases the amount of NGF in the brain, which enhances cognition by reducing inflammation, encouraging neural growth, and improving overall brain health.There is a human study that was performed in Japan that consisted of 50- to 80-year-old individuals that were diagnosed with mild cognitive decline. They were administered Lion’s Mane extract at a total daily dose of 3 g per day for 16 weeks. They found a significant increase in scores on the cognitive function scale without any adverse effects. While I do not suffer from neurodegeneration, I did experience seizures when I was a kid that may have damaged parts of my brain. I will report back at the end of the month and add to this review my findings. My review will be about my experience with Lion's Mane in general and likely will not effect the ratings of this product.My name is Dr Joseph Yi and I am a Holistic Psychiatrist Board Certified in Addiction Medicine. For over 13 years, I have been implementing Supplements, exercise, nutrition, and spirituality in conjunction with medications for treating my clients. I can honestly say that supplementation is not only a should, but a must for most people today to achieve optimal both physical & behavioral health. After wasting tons of money on many brands of supplements that have barely had any benefits for myself and my clients, I have discovered multiple QUALITY supplements in Brain Forza’s Lion's Mane, Lemon Balm, KSM-66 Ashwagandha, and 5Htp.Lion's Mane mushroom has multiple benefits by enhancing brain function (and reducing symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases), specifically by enhancing NEUROPLASTICITY which is the neurons ability to grow and form new synapses (connections) with neighboring neurons. Neuroplasticity can also be enhanced through cardiovascular exercise, meditation, consuming Curcumin/Omega-3 fatty acids/Magnesium, and even learning a musical instrument! But Lion's Mane mushroom also has the added benefits of protecting against Cancer (check out any of Dr Joel Fuhrman's books on the nutritarian diet and you will be inundated with info on anti-cancer benefits of mushrooms in general). Other benefits include supporting your cardiovascular health through reducing inflammation and helping increase your 'Good' HDL cholesterol. Recent studies also suggest benefits for anxiety and improving energy.Brain Forza's Lion's Mane Mushroom is 2nd to none in terms of quality and pricing. i routinely recommend this Supplement for my behavioral health clients to optimize their Cognition and brain health.