Gaia Herbs, Lion's Mane Mushroom, 120 Vegan Capsules
Each capsule contains 450 mg of organic, dual-extracted fruiting-body material, standardized on the label to 83 mg of beta-glucans and described as equivalent to 2.5 g of dried mushroom. The product was listed in stock on iHerb when checked.
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Our Verdict
The dual extraction, clean fruiting-body formulation and exact beta-glucan disclosure justify second place. It trails rank one because verification is weighted most heavily and its beta-glucan cost is substantially higher.
Score Breakdown
Pros & Cons
Pros
- •Dual-extracted 100% fruiting-body formula without grain, starch, fillers or mycelium.
- •Label discloses 83 mg of beta-glucans from 450 mg of extract per capsule.
- •Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth and Non-GMO Project Verified.
Cons
- •Provides 83 mg of beta-glucans per serving versus 300 mg in the top-ranked product.
- •Gaia states that most purity analysis is conducted in its own accredited laboratory rather than under USP or NSF finished-product certification.
Specifications
| Mushroom Material | 100% organic fruiting body; no grain or mycelium |
| Extraction | Dual water-and-alcohol extraction |
| Lion's Mane per Serving | 450 mg extract; equivalent to 2.5 g dried mushroom |
| Beta-Glucans | 83 mg |
| Serving Size | 1 vegan capsule |
| Organic Certification | Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth |
| Testing / Verification | Batch traceability through Meet Your Herbs; most analysis conducted in Gaia's accredited in-house laboratory; no USP or NSF finished-product certification stated |
| Other Ingredients | Organic pullulan capsule |
Who Is This For?
Best For
- Buyers wanting a dual-extracted capsule
- Buyers who require disclosed beta-glucans
Not For
- Shoppers seeking the lowest cost per milligram of beta-glucans
- Buyers requiring exclusively independent finished-product certification
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Nutricost, Organic Lion's Mane Mushroom, Unflavored, 1 lb (454 g)
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