Grade B
Rct
Lion's Mane Mushroom and Cognitive Function: 16-Week RCT
Double-blind RCT examining Hericium erinaceus (lion's mane) effects on cognitive function and nerve growth factor in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
Published 2024
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STUDY DETAILS
- Study Type
- Rct
- Quality Grade
- B
- Publication Year
- 2024
- Category
- Mental Health & Cognition
Summary
16-week RCT (n=60) found lion's mane extract (3g/day) improved cognitive scores by 14% vs placebo in adults with MCI. Effects diminished 4 weeks after discontinuation.
Key Findings
1. Cognitive scores +14% vs placebo
2. Benefits appeared at week 8
3. Effects reversed after discontinuation
4. No adverse effects reported