Comment · Mon, October 31, 2016 · Ceretropic & Nootropics Depot
Lion's Mane clinical trials
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SysAdminCafe · 24 points
Hi there. Are there any concrete clinical trials that prove the efficacy of Lion's Mane in improving cognition or memory? Reason I ask is I've been taking 1gram of Host Defense Lion's Mane going on three months to hopefully repair damage done through binge drinking. I've found a few links online but I'm told there is not enough research to support claims that it can enhance memory or increase NGF. Is anyone taking Lion's Mane and what motivated you to invest in this supplement? What convinced you that it works? Thanks.
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SysAdminCafe · 2 points
Thank you. Is the Japanese study you mention the only clinical trial with positive results? Do you know where I might find honest reviews of the good stuff?
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · Ceretropic & Nootropics Depot
That's the main study that used in vivo with humans. Most of the other studies are rats, or in vitro studies using human cells.
Honest reviews are hard to come by these days. The vast majority of shit out there is compensated or fake. I'd say 50-70% of Amazon reviews are compensated in some way, or completely fake. It's really bad right now. I've been approached multiple times by companies offering to give us thousands of Amazon reviews for a price. You best bet is forums like here on Reddit or Longecity, where you can look at the profiles of the people making them, and assess whether or not they are real people reviewing legitimately. In all reality, tying things for yourself is going to be the best way to assess how well something works. Lion's Mane takes a few weeks to really show effects as well. So if you do try it out, give it at least 3-4 weeks before assessing how you react.