Dr. Mercola Organic Lion’s Mane Mushroom Extract, 30 Servings (30 Capsules), 500 mg Per Capsule, Dietary Supplement, Supports Mental Focus & Cognitive Health, Non-GMO, Certified USDA Organic

A Trusted Name, But…
Dr. Mercola is a trusted name in the supplement industry so it is easy to lean towards a name you are familiar with when selecting a supplement among a huge selection of alternative brands. Nevertheless, going with a trusted name in this case is a little questionable. What I don’t like is that they are adding Agave Syrup to the supplement. This is NOT a dessert and as it is a capsule, not something that you need to eat, there is no reason to add Agave Syrup to this product as I use other mushroom supplements that don’t have any unneeded sweeteners added. I do like how they clearly share that this Lion’s Mane is from the Fruit Body of the mushroom, and I further like that they openly share the amount of Beta-Glucans each dose has.

The benefits of quality mushrooms without having to chew them
UPDATE: I just learned of some quite dramatic changes going on with this company and its direction. I don’t hold this against them, but the unshakeable faith I had in the quality of their products is no longer there with the ones going forward. Since they are all available from other excellent companies whose leadership, mission, and goals are continuing as they have for years and decades, I will be refilling my Dr. Mercola supplements with these other brands, at least until I can ascertain how their changes affect production.This bottle comes about one-third full. It’s already a smaller than normal bottle (and a dark glass one at that; thank you!) and putting two months’ worth in it would put the price up there, so I’ll have to pocket my pet peeve this time.If used as directed the bottle will last one month.The expiration date on mine is Feb 2026, so about 1.75 years from now.The capsules have an herbal scent and taste – the scent is stronger than the taste, and they are easy to swallow with water. I’m not sure if it’s the capsules or the residue inside the bottle. This is the first time I’ve seen a residue in on of Dr. Mercola’s bottles, but I don’t see a broken capsule.I like my supplement bottles to say organic, non-GMO, GMP-certified, 3rd-party tested, and Made in USA… this bottle says organic. The product page says non-GMO and tested repeatedly (but does not say if it’s 3rd-party).I look into the supplement companies I use because I’ve come across so many shady ones. I don’t need to do my normal deep-dive With Dr. Mercola because I started learning about him from my mom decades ago. Not interested at first, but gaining respect over the years, I trust him as a medical expert and I trust his supplements.I seem to take longer than most to see results when starting a new supplement, but I like that they grew this “on natural oak and maple logs mimicking a mushroom’s natural habitat,” which results in more healthful compounds than what many other companies offer. I also like that the fillers so common to other companies are missing here. Most companies say they are necessary, but the highest quality ones I am aware of refuse to use them. The price may be higher than is available elsewhere, but for the quality of product and the peace of mind from knowing it comes from an established and reputable company, that is worth at least part of the price. And I can’t stand eating mushrooms, so love that I can still get the health benefits without having to chew them =)Thank you for reading, I hope it’s been helpful.

awesome brain booster supplement
hey, i tried out the Dr. Mercola Organic Lion’s Mane Mushroom Extract, and it’s been pretty cool! it definitely helps with mental focus and clarity, which is great for studying and work. i like that it’s organic and non-gmo, so it feels good knowing it’s natural. each capsule contains a good amount of the extract, so you get your money’s worth. the only thing is sometimes the capsules are a bit hard to swallow. overall, it’s a solid choice for anyone looking to support their cognitive health naturally. four stars!