Welcome to the product criteria page for Lion’s mane supplements. This page is intended to provide structure and consistency amongst our various product reviews. We have determined that the following product features are the most important for any potential buyer shopping for a lion’s mane supplement.
Value For Money
In this category, our team checks to ensure you are getting what you paid for. We ensure the product is priced appropriately and in line with the competitors.
To ensure you’re getting your money’s worth from a lion’s mane supplement, it’s important to look for a product that is certified organic, has no fillers or additives, and is made from whole fruiting bodies. It’s also important to purchase a supplement from a reputable company that stands behind their products with a quality guarantee.
When searching for the right lion’s mane supplement, it’s important to read the label carefully to make sure you’re getting what you expect. For example, some supplements are standardized to include certain percentages of active compounds like hericystin and erinacine. Others contain added ingredients like caffeine or other herbs. Look for a product that meets your specific needs and preferences.
Easy To Swallow
In this category, our team checks to ensure the supplement is easy to ingest. We understand that Lion’s mane supplements can come in several different forms including: capsules, powder, mushrooms and more. However, we find it important to check that the supplement is be easily consumed no matter the form.
Some supplements, like the lion’s mane mushroom extract, can be a little tough to swallow for some people. If this is the case, many people prefer mixing it into a smoothie or shake.
Flavor
If you’re taking a lion’s mane supplement, you may be wondering about the flavor. That is why this category is dedicated to our team reviewing the taste of the supplement.
While some supplements have a distinct taste, others may be more bland. Now we certainly don’t expect the lion’s mane supplements to taste like candy, but If they can avoid the chemical taste that many supplements have it’s a major plus.
Lion’s mane supplements contain certain compounds that are responsible for the unique flavor. When these compounds interact with your taste buds, they can produce a bitter or metallic taste.
While this may not be ideal for some people, it’s actually a good indication that the supplement contains high-quality ingredients.
Quality Ingredients
This section is dedicated to our team reviewing the quality of each lion’s mane supplement. When it comes to consuming any supplement, there is no more important factor than quality.
When our team reviews any lion’s mane supplement, we check that the product contains quality, tested ingredients. Supplement companies aren’t currently required to prove that their products are effective or safe, so it’s up to consumers to do their research. That’s where we come in!
We go through the ingredient list to ensure that there are no surprises. The best supplements will contain mycelium or fruiting body extractions of Hericium Erinaceus, an edible mushroom also known as lion’s mane. Some other potential ingredients to look for include hericystin and herispores.
Finally, we check that the company you’re buying from has third-party testing data available on their website to back up the validity of their claims.