Lion’s Mane has been on a bit of an ascension in the cognitive enhancement world. Though. many people don’t know it has some broader uses. It can help with other aspects of health and wellness such as stress, sleep, and reducing inflammation. This magical mushroom has also recently been studied in the likes of college students and the elderly to get a sense of its potency and effect, all while social media takes hold of anything to help with focus and motivation for the A.D.D.

One of the lesser known benefits of Lion’s Mane is that it has helped show a reduction in anxiety, while promoting proper wakefulness, for those taking it in the morning or early afternoon. It's interesting compared to some more sedative options that may make a user drowsy or foggy. There also has been some experimentation with its use in the evening for those with sleep issues, for example not being able to fall into the deeper sleep states fast enough, which has been associated with poor health. Low quality sleep even in excess has a very low effect on recovery and proper functioning for the body over time.

One of the lesser known benefits of Lion’s Mane is that it has helped show a reduction in anxiety, while promoting proper wakefulness, for those taking it in the morning or early afternoon. It's interesting compared to some more sedative options that may make a user drowsy or foggy. There also has been some experimentation with its use in the evening for those with sleep issues, for example not being able to fall into the deeper sleep states fast enough, which has been associated with poor health. Low quality sleep even in excess has a very low effect on recovery and proper functioning for the body over time.

Other amazing supplements that could be stacked with Lion’s Mane would be Ashwagandha for example, since its adaptogenic qualities align with Lion’s Mane. Both can stimulate cognitive enhancement, help to reduce stress, and also help with natural sleep cycles. Potentially a double combo in the AM, or use one in the morning and one at night to experiment with whatworks best.

Caffeine later in the day can often lead to restlessness when trying to fall asleep. Caffeines' noticeable stimulatory effects may wear off after a couple hours but can still be mildly stimulating the brain long after consumption. For those here are healthy there is definitely use case for coffee or caffeine plus the above mentioned herbs, as long as, you know your caffeine tolerance and abstain from coffee too late into the day or evening and begin substituting with L-theanine and Lion's Mane later in the day to promote relaxation.

Another wonderful adaptogenic compound, Lion’s Mane mushroom offers another excellent cognitive boost which can enhance the brain and memory, while also having positive benefits on the body and gut health by reducing inflammation. By some considered one of the best brain boosters in the game, it can be stacked with the above mentioned adaptogens to harness a synergistic effect. Attacking the drive and motivation game from multiple avenues and really creating resilience against burn out and overwork.