NOW Foods, Lion's Mane, 500 mg, 60 Veg Capsules
iHerb currently lists this in stock at $15.91 for 30 two-capsule servings. Supplement Facts lists 1,000 mg of organic Lion's Mane fruiting-body extract powder per serving. Neither beta-glucan content nor an extract ratio is stated, and the formula includes organic inulin powder.
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Our Verdict
Its organic fruiting-body form and 2,400-plus reviews establish buyer trust, but popularity cannot offset the undisclosed beta-glucan content, extraction ratio and product-specific testing results. Those heavier-weighted gaps place it fifth.
Score Breakdown
Pros & Cons
Pros
- •Label specifies organic Lion's Mane fruiting-body extract
- •Certified organic by QAI and Non-GMO Project Verified
- •Fully discloses a 1,000 mg two-capsule serving without a proprietary blend
Cons
- •No extract ratio or quantified beta-glucan amount
- •Only 30 servings, at $0.53 each, with organic inulin added
Specifications
| Mushroom material | Organic Lion's Mane fruiting body |
| Extract type | Extract powder; ratio and dual-extraction status not stated |
| Labeled dose | 1,000 mg per 2-capsule serving |
| Beta-glucans | Not quantified |
| Organic certification | Certified organic by QAI |
| Testing and heavy metals | Packaged and quality tested in the USA with Intertek GMP facility certification; no public product-specific COA or heavy-metal result is linked |
| Other ingredients | Vegetable-polysaccharide capsule and organic inulin powder |
| Active-value basis | $0.53 per gram of extract; beta-glucan cost cannot be calculated |
Who Is This For?
Best For
- Buyers prioritizing an established high-volume iHerb listing
- Buyers wanting an organic fruiting-body capsule
Not For
- Buyers requiring quantified beta-glucans
- Buyers wanting a disclosed extraction ratio or no added inulin
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