Host Defense Lion's Mane Powder - Brain Health Support Supplement - Mushroom Supplement to Support Focus & Memory Function - Immune & Nervous System Support Supplement - 3.5 oz (66 Servings)*

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I got this because it is from Host Defense and the reputation of the owner, but I cannot tell if it is working or not. I definitely feel it working more with other brands, so what I think is it may have too many fillers and not be pure enough? I think it is good value for the money, but it also is not pleasant to taste and it gives my coffee a bitter taste. So, I may go back to capsules and maybe a different brand.

I am writing this review because of the last reviewer who stated there was no way to know how much rice was in the product. On the container it states that 1.5 grams per serving and that each 1.5 gram serving consists of 1.5 grams of Lions Mane. This 1.5 grams is an exact number. Now the trick is you have to not only know simple math, but also be a bit logical minded. It states "about" 66 servings. You needed to notice the word "about" and realize that it was significant in this context.Since each of the 66 servings is exactly the 1.5 grams of Lions Mane, all you have to do is multiple that number by the number of grams per serving. 66 times 1.5 grams per serving equals 99 grams. Well guess what, you are purchasing 100 grams of product. The 1 gram that is missing is the 1 gram of rice that is in the product.Very simple math and understanding of logic to figure out how much rice is in the product. So there is 1 gram of rice in the product with perhaps a slight variance. How much variance is allowed depends on the Food and Drug Administration Rules on a company adding the word "About" on a product.I wrote this in the comment section, in response to the other review and the comment that states it is 825 mg of Brown Rice per serving, which would be a ridiculously large amount of rice out of the 1.5 grams.This is what I wrote:I have been buying what the United States FDA calls Food Supplements for about 30 years, since I was in my 20s. If every single serving contains a significant amount of both ingredients, then usually on a Food Supplement, it will say a proprietary blend of 1.5 grams, consisting of X amount of Lions Mane and X amount of the other ingredient.Next the person who says it is 825 mg of brown rice per serving, I am pretty sure is incorrect. It clearly states (Hericium Erinaceus) Mycelium Polysaccharides at 825 mg. Polysaccharides are a type of chemical that appears within Lions Mane itself and provides a lot of the medical benefits. The word Hericium Erinaceus is the technical name for Lions Mane, and NOT for brown rice. Basically what the label is stating, is that of the 1.5 grams of Lions Mane, that 825 mg of it, is polysaccharides. Some people do not believe that the polysaccharides provide as much of a medical benefit, and others believe they do. There is an article I found on a google search where some people argue that the polysaccharides in Lions Mane provides the most benefits.Lastly, the reason they would include only 1% of the brown rice, is because it can't be completely seperated in the processing of the product without losing a lot of the nutrients. And the brown rice provides medical benefits.But I see nothing that states that it contains 825 mg of brown rice. The name right next to that part of the label states Hericium Erinaceus which means Lions Mane.Also the dictionary definition of mycelium is a fungus or fungus-like bacteria colony that occurs, such as when a mushroom is produced. Mycelium refers to the fungus itself and not to the brown rice.

I love it. I've noticed the difference in my memory. However, it will settle at the bottom, so I stir it so I drink it completely.

Great product! Really helpful in clearing the mind!

I began using this product about a year ago. I'd thought it wouldn't work, since it was from the root of the mushroom rather than the fruiting body. But since I'd bought it, I figured I might as well take it. A couple of months later, I noticed that a foreign language I was studying started becoming a lot easier for me to grasp and to memorize. In addition, I felt that I was becoming more capable of solving challenges. It felt great. After about three more months, however, the effects seemed to fade. I've tried other companies' brands and different kinds of mushrooms, but the thrill seems to be gone. But who knows? Maybe the thrill will stay around for you; hope it does,