Natural Nootropics Guide 101: Why Baby Boomers & Biohackers Are Turning to Lion's Mane for Mental Clarity

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Before we begin… I want to be clear that there are several quality nootropics on the market. Anyone who says their product is the only good option is full of it.

Still, there are only a handful of companies producing truly effective Lion's Mane extracts (and you probably haven't heard their names).

Some of the biggest mushroom supplement brands on Amazon have been exposed for having little to no actual mushroom content in their products. And worse, a few of the top names in this industry have failed their bacteria/mold contamination tests.

PURPOSE OF THIS ARTICLE:

My wish is that you read this guide and use these tips to help you find a quality, SAFE, and effective natural nootropic protocol with Lion's Mane at its core...

Whether you buy our product or not, I genuinely want you to receive the cognitive benefits because they're nothing short of life changing.

And in case you're curious, these recommendations are coming from someone who's personally grown THOUSANDS of pounds of Lion's Mane, Reishi, and Cordyceps.

Why Your Brain Needs MORE Than Just Any Nootropic

First, you may have seen various nootropics on the market – pills, powders, drinks – and wondered…

What's the best approach for REAL cognitive enhancement?

Let's be crystal clear:

If you're experiencing brain fog, struggling with focus, or noticing your memory isn't what it used to be, a random assortment of synthetic nootropics isn't the answer.

The most powerful cognitive enhancers come from nature, and among these, Lion's Mane mushroom stands HEAD AND SHOULDERS above the rest.

But there's a CRUCIAL element most people miss:

At least not if you're trying to eliminate brain fog and get the focus-boosting benefits everyone is talking about…

There's an indigestible fiber in Lion's Mane (and in most medicinal mushrooms) called "chitin" that blocks your stomach from absorbing the beneficial compounds.

The chitin needs to be broken down and removed from your Lion's Mane with an Alcohol and water extraction in order to get the most benefits…

Here lies the problem with most nootropic supplements containing Lion's Mane:
Most powders and capsules contain dried up Lion's Mane which have simply been ground up (not extracted)...

So the powders often still contain the benefit-blocking chitin.
On the flipside, ALL liquid extracts have at least gone through some form of extraction. And for this reason…

Liquid extracts are typically the most effective way to consume Lion's Mane (and virtually all medicinal mushrooms).

However, there's a problem with a lot of liquid extracts...

Some companies boast about having alcohol-free extracts.

On first glance, this looks like a benefit, but you need alcohol in your extracts to get the most out of the Lion's Mane mushroom.

The Dual-Extraction SECRET That Most Nootropic Companies Miss

Lion's Mane contains two major active compounds that result in the cognitive benefits that make it the KING of natural nootropics:

*** Hericenones***** Erinacines**

Without going too deep in the science, you need BOTH compounds in your extract to have a full spectrum extract that'll give you the focus boosting and memory supporting benefits of Lion's Mane...

And here's the kicker:

Hericenones are extracted using alcohol.

Erinacines are extracted using hot water.

So the most effective Lion's Mane extracts are using a dual extraction with both hot water AND alcohol extractions to ensure a full spectrum extract.

This dual-extraction process is what separates truly effective nootropic mushroom products from the countless ineffective ones flooding the market.

Stay Sharp and Alert, No Matter Your Age

Whether you're a Baby Boomer noticing those frustrating "senior moments" or a young biohacker optimizing your cognitive performance, Lion's Mane's ability to support Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) production makes it the foundation of any serious brain health protocol.

Experience a sharper mind with every dose. Our potent Lion's Mane extract helps you think clearly and stay focused. Say ‘goodbye’ to the fog and confusion, and ‘hello’ to a world where you can excel in both work and life with ease.

The results speak for themselves:

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You Want Fruiting Bodies Only (This is CRITICAL)

There is a dirty ploy in the mushroom industry to boost profits and cut costs while intentionally sacrificing quality to the customer (you)...

I call this trickery, "Mycelium Mischief".

This matters whether you're a nootropics enthusiast or someone just looking to maintain your cognitive health as you age.

Now in case you're not familiar with the way that mushrooms grow...

All medicinal mushrooms start as spores.

Next, the spores mate and they become networks of "mycelium" which eat a "substrate", typically sawdust as their fuel to grow.

When the mycelium is completely full of nutrients, it will start "fruiting" and that's when the actual mushroom appears...

The picture below shows bags of substrate being consumed by mycelium, before they turn into actual mushrooms.

Why is this important to you?

Well, the majority of clinical studies done on the cognitive benefits of Lion's Mane mushrooms are on the fruiting bodies of Lion's Mane (the actual mushroom), not the mycelium.

There are a lot of companies that include the mycelium (and sawdust) in their product because they can get more mushroom weight out of the same crop to extend profits.

They can falsely claim a higher milligram dosage of Lion's Mane per bottle with this approach. For this reason, milligram statements in the mushroom industry are not a reliable method for judging potency.

A lot of mushroom growers enhance their sawdust with wheat bran as well, so there can be hidden gluten in the mycelium too…

So for starters, my advice to you is to select a liquid extract made from the fruiting bodies of Lion's Mane only.

This is absolutely essential if you want the full nootropic benefits that both biohackers and Baby Boomers are raving about.

Supports Memory & Focus (The REAL Nootropic Benefits)

Now let's talk about what makes Lion's Mane the cornerstone of any effective natural nootropic protocol.

Lion's Mane helps boost memory and focus, so you can retain information better and concentrate more effectively.

The scientific explanation for this is actually pretty fascinating:

Lion's Mane stimulates the production of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) - two proteins ESSENTIAL for:

• Creating new neural connections
• Repairing damaged brain cells
• Enhancing communication between neurons
• Protecting existing brain cells from damage

For Baby Boomers, this means support for age-related cognitive challenges that conventional medicine often dismisses as "just getting older."

For biohackers and high performers, it translates to enhanced cognitive function without the jitters, crashes, or side effects of synthetic nootropics or excessive caffeine.

With fewer distractions and enhanced cognitive function, you can tackle your daily challenges with clarity and confidence.

Here's what our customers report after just 2-4 weeks of consistent use:

USA Grown and 3rd Party Tested – Because Quality and Safety MATTERS

You may be familiar with the term 3rd party testing.

Quick refresher: this is when the supplement company sends off their final product to a lab (that is not owned by the company) to verify that the product is free of contamination and safe to use.

You DEFINITELY want your Lion's Mane extract provider to be third party tested but the problem is that it's too easy to pay those guys off.

I know BIG companies that have failed their tests, written a check, and the product is out the door in customers' bellies the next day.

Personally, I prioritize USA grown over third party testing.

Here's why:

The majority (95%+) of medicinal mushroom supplements sold in the US are grown in China and shipped on a long voyage across the sea before it's sold to a corporate factory to be mixed in the products.

The issue with this approach is simply the nature of mushrooms.

They're grown in extremely humid temperatures.

Lion's Mane is over 70% water by volume (like us humans)... And this leaves a small margin of error in the drying process.

They have to be dried COMPLETELY before they're shipped across the sea.

See, even if a TINY bit of moisture is left inside and they were not thoroughly dried before they were shipped - nature's medicinal gift can turn into a toxic poison due to mold and bacteria growth.

This is why the number one side effect reported online with Lion's Mane is an upset stomach.

There's a small part of the population who are allergic to mushrooms and this accounts for some of these reports, however, it's usually a contamination quality issue due to sourcing in China. Which again, is over 95% of the products on the market. Especially on Amazon.

To be crystal clear:
There's nothing wrong with Chinese Lion's Mane.

China makes some of the best mushrooms in the world.

But…the mushrooms are subject to contamination when they're shipping from China.

You want your products to be grown and extracted in the same location.

So if you're in the USA, choose USA grown products. It will at least ensure that your mushrooms have not been through a long voyage across the sea which is the prime environment for bacteria/mold to form.

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