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GN Laboratories Lions Mane Hericium Erinaceus

Lion's mane extract capsules from GN Laboratories. This guide sets out what the manufacturer states about the composition of GN Laboratories Lions Mane Hericium Erinaceus, what independent research says about its main ingredient, and the safety and regulatory points that apply.

Educational guide · Sources checked 4 November 2026 · 3 references

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Named ingredients: 1
Amounts stated: All
Status: Food supplement
Evidence summaries: 1

Overview

Manufacturer information

GN Laboratories Lions Mane Hericium Erinaceus contains hericium erinaceus extract: 650 mg per capsule.

Ingredients & composition

Manufacturer information

Ingredient	Amount
Hericium erinaceus extract	650 mg per capsule

Scientific background

Independent research

Lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus)

Lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus) is an edible mushroom studied for compounds that may influence nerve growth factors.

Research evidence

Independent research

Lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus)

A small pilot study in healthy adults found lion's mane safe and well tolerated, with small-to-moderate effects on cognitive function that warrant larger trials¹.

Evidence limitations

Independent research

No published study has tested this specific product; the research summarised here concerns the ingredient itself.

Lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus)

The human evidence is from small pilot studies¹.

Safety & potential risks

Manufacturer label

Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Keep out of the reach of young children.

Independent research

Lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus)

Generally well tolerated; people with mushroom allergy should avoid it¹.

Regulatory status

GIGACULT product information

Sold as a food supplement. No health claims are made for this product.

Regulation and sport

Lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus)

No health claim for this ingredient is authorised in the EU²; it is sold under national food-supplement rules³.

Scientific references

Evans C, Kalman D, Goodrich J, et al. A pilot proof-of-concept study to evaluate the physiological and cognitive impacts of Hericium erinaceus on healthy adults. Nutrients. 2026;18. PubMed 42884628
Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 establishing a list of permitted health claims made on foods. Official Journal of the European Union. Source
Directive 2002/46/EC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to food supplements. Official Journal of the European Union. Source

Sources checked against PubMed, Crossref or the official publisher on 2026-11-04. Manufacturer information is taken from the product's own data and has not been independently tested.

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