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04Fungal extract

Lion's Mane

Hericium erinaceus

Investigated for effects on neurotrophic factor signalling.

Primary module
Brain Performance
Protocol status
Validated · current
Evidence stage
Emerging
Protocol version
Personal Protocol v2.0
Last reviewed
Pending scientific review
04.01Doses

Personal, research and authoritative doses are always shown separately. They must never be combined into a single value.

Jim's personal dose
900 mg

Jim's personal protocol dose. Not a general dosage recommendation.

Doses in linked research
Research review pending

Doses used in referenced studies are extracted per source and may differ from personal use.

Authoritative recommendation
Not applicable / review pending

Shown only when a relevant authoritative reference (e.g. NIH ODS) publishes one and it has been verified against this record.

04.02Why it is here

Role in the operating system

Investigated for effects on neurotrophic factor signalling.

Intended outcome: Investigated for cognitive support in healthy adults.

Evidence remains bounded by the specific populations, formulations, doses and durations studied. Investigation is ongoing.

04.03Biological mechanism

Proposed mechanism

Research review pending

This section has not yet completed scientific review. No conclusion is currently published.

04.04Expected benefits

Expected benefits

Research review pending

This section has not yet completed scientific review. No conclusion is currently published.

04.05Safety and interactions

Safety, contraindications and interactions

Research review pending

This section has not yet completed scientific review. No conclusion is currently published.

04.06Biomarkers

Relevant biomarkers

Research review pending

This section has not yet completed scientific review. No conclusion is currently published.

04.07Decision history

Decision history

Research review pending

This section has not yet completed scientific review. No conclusion is currently published.

04.08Primary sources

Linked research

Primary studySource verified

The Acute and Chronic Effects of Lion's Mane Mushroom Supplementation on Cognitive Function, Stress and Mood in Young Adults

PMID 38004235
Detailed extraction (authors, journal, year, population, dose, duration, results, limitations, funding, conflicts) is pending scientific review. Only the source identifier and title are currently confirmed.
Primary studySource verified

Acute Effects of a Standardised Extract of Hericium erinaceus on Cognition and Mood in Healthy Younger Adults

PMID 40276537
Detailed extraction (authors, journal, year, population, dose, duration, results, limitations, funding, conflicts) is pending scientific review. Only the source identifier and title are currently confirmed.
Scientific disclaimer

The Cellular Performance Operating System documents an individual educational and personal performance framework. It is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Personal protocol doses are not general recommendations. Supplement use, laboratory testing and medical decisions should be reviewed with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

Evidence may apply only to the specific populations, formulations, doses and durations studied.