My health was declining rapidly and the doctors couldn't figure out why. This is the story of how I fixed my brain fog, reclaimed my memory — and built a company around it.
By Luke Voigt, Founder of LionsManeExtracts.com
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Luke Voigt, founder of LionsManeExtracts.com
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"My health was declining rapidly and the doctors couldn't figure out why..."
Over the course of 3 grueling months I went through multiple colonoscopies, upper endoscopies, and $40,000 worth of medical testing.
The pain in my stomach was so intense I could barely eat...
I lost 40 pounds of muscle during this period.
Eventually, a naturopath out of Solana Beach, CA discovered I had a parasite in my gut. Shout out to Dr. Lauren Noel and her clinic, Shine Natural Medicine.
Long and scary story short — I was able to kill the parasite.
Now I wish my story was all sunshine and roses from there, but unfortunately, when my stomach recovered a new problem arose.
My brain felt broken 🤕 I couldn't focus... And I was forgetting where I parked my car — far too often for it to be normal...
So I shelled out my last $5,000 to get a "blood flow brain scan."
My brain scan at the Amen Clinics. Critical areas responsible for memory were not receiving blood flow.
The brain scan revealed that my brain was pumping blood to the wrong places at the wrong time. Critical areas of my brain responsible for memory function were not receiving blood flow at all.
I knew I was messed up. I couldn't concentrate on work. And I was tired of making excuses for why I kept stumbling through sentences and forgetting what I was trying to say.
Determined to find an answer to my crippling brain fog, I joined a closed network of elite "biohackers" and used medical loans to pay for private consulting.
Inside the biohacking network — this is where everything changed.
A chance encounter with a biohacker named Matt changed my life with one WEIRD recommendation...
Matt instructed me to take lion's mane mushroom extracts to repair my memory and beat my brain fog.
I thought it was strange at first... And maybe it was just because I was desperate, but I trusted Matt's judgment. Boy am I glad that I did.
Within a few short weeks I started feeling more alert, more focused, and mentally clear for the first time in YEARS.
"I was blind but now I could see." Within just a few days... MY BRAIN FOG EVAPORATED.
Within a couple short weeks of using lion's mane, I felt like my memory was getting sharper… All of the sudden, I could remember details like the names of people I'd met.
A few weeks into my lion's mane journey, not only was my memory improving, but I noticed I could focus longer at my computer without feeling the need to check my phone or distract myself...
My brain was back online!
Naturally, I was curious to see if there was science to back up why lion's mane makes me feel so good. So I did some digging through the literature and here's what I discovered:
Lion's mane extracts are scientifically proven to improve cognitive performance, support memory, and enhance brain health. (1)
When I visited the world's leading brain research facility (The Amen Clinics) to get my brain scan, the neuroscientists explained to me that there's a protein in our brain called Nerve Growth Factor that's critical for our brain function. (2)
Lion's Mane stimulates Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) — the protein your brain needs to maintain and repair neurons.
Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) stimulates the growth of new brain cells, maintains the health of brain cells, and helps repair damaged brain cells.
Unfortunately, our NGF levels decrease naturally as part of the aging process. (3) Additionally, poor lifestyle and diet, infections (like I had), low sleep, and chronic stress can all reduce NGF levels in the brain. (4)
Lion's Mane Mushroom Extracts are a safe, natural way to boost Nerve Growth Factor levels to support your memory, enhance mood, and boost focus. (6)
Unlike pharmaceuticals which are really just glorified chemical cocktails, these lion's mane extracts contain just 3 simple ingredients: Water, organic alcohol, and lion's mane mushroom fruiting bodies. No pills to swallow, no chalky powders to mix...
If you're like me, you'll want to know EXACTLY what you're going to feel with lion's mane extracts.
So I asked my mom to log her experience over the course of a month. Here's her report:
My mom agreed to document her experience with lion's mane extracts week by week.
Week 1
"About 30 minutes after taking it, I felt the effects kick in. It was as though the foggy feeling in my head just evaporated. The mental fog and stress I'd been carrying around vanished too. I reached a level of alertness and concentration I hadn't experienced in years. It reminded me of how I felt in college. Best of all, I didn't feel jittery or anxious like I get with other brain supplements. Just energized."
Week 2
"I've tried supplements before that were good at the start but died off after a week. Not the case here. I am feeling more focused and mentally stronger. I managed to put in a solid 10-hour work day and still had energy left for yoga. I'm 68 years old! I'd never been able to do that in my 40's!"
"Previously, I had problems starting and completing tasks. I always felt like I needed to lie down. Lion's mane has me laser-focused on my to-do list, and I'm actually getting stuff completely finished. I've noticed my stress levels going down, and I'm controlling my emotions so much better without losing focus."
Week 4
"My mind is crystal clear and I'm able to recall stored memories with near perfect accuracy. Just a few weeks ago, I used to always forget where I placed my keys. It's unbelievable how much better my memory is. It's definitely improved my memory and the speed at which I process new information. And my outlook on life is simply brighter :)"
Don't just take our word for it — these lion's mane extracts have more than 3,000 five-star reviews and counting:
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"THANK YOU for this product! I feel my memory, cognition, speech & equilibrium returning. Your product is doing so well, I have since asked my elderly parents to take it, daily, to keep their mental strength thriving."
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"I ordered Lion's Mane Mushroom Extract for my husband. Today is 2½ weeks since he started taking it. He states he's experiencing better focus and clarity of mind. I have noticed he has more energy and our communication has improved!"
Ellen V.
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★★★★★
"Using Lion's Mane and Cordyceps extracts gave me much more focus and increased my awareness of others. 3 months later I am transformed to totally alert, caring, and have as much energy all day long to focus. I also feel more open towards people and am a quick responder to anything asked."
Are you ready to trust nature to clear the fog? For a limited time you can get TWO Free Lion's Mane Extracts.
I stand behind this product with a 90-day money-back guarantee because I use it myself, every single day. If you don't notice a difference in your focus, memory, or mental clarity, just email us and we'll refund every penny. No questions asked.
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Li IC, et al. (2014) Neurohealth Properties of Hericium erinaceus Mycelia Enriched with Erinacines. Behavioural Neurology.
Luke Voigt is the founder of LionsManeExtracts.com. After overcoming a gut parasite, crippling brain fog, and $40,000 in medical bills, he discovered lion's mane mushrooms through a network of elite biohackers. His extracts have since helped over 80,000 customers reclaim their mental clarity. He lives in Portland, Oregon.