lions mane powder?

[Canteringon]

Hi you knowledgeable people,

Does anybody take or have knowledge or experience of taking Lions mane powder? It sounds like a beneficial natural product to take, but being on AF meds, I thought I should ask for advice here. 😊 Thanks in advance. X

[BobD Volunteer]

Whos been watching Clarkson's Farm then?

[mrgwair567 in reply to BobD]

Just what I thought! 😂

[BobD Volunteer in reply to mrgwair567]

Who in the world had ever heard of it till Lisa started making it?

[mrgwair567 in reply to BobD]

No-one to my knowledge! 🙄I’m enjoying the series though, such good characters!

[Canteringon in reply to BobD]

Ha ha - I’ve been rumbled! Who has ever heard of it before Lisa spread the word? However it does sound like it has many beneficial effects. Helping with memory loss, being one of them. It also says benefits heart health, but that might be associated with the lowering of cholesterol…thanks for your advice, everyone. X

[mrgwair567 in reply to Canteringon]

Sounds good ! Will ask the pharmacist before I buy !

[CDreamer in reply to BobD]

Only on episode 1 as have to watch covertly - it is hilarious though. He’s about as clueless about making blackberry jam as he was about writing about cars, although just as opinionated.

[TracyAdmin Partner]

Hello

Please seek advice from a pharmacist or your doctor before taking any over the counter medications, herbal remedies or supplements.

Many thanks

TracyAdmin

[CDreamer in reply to TracyAdmin]

You obviously need to say that however in my experience only Lifestyle Trained doctors have any idea about food supplements as doctors do not receive more than about 5-6 hours of training in nutrition and only a fully trained herbalist is allowed to advise on herbal remedies.

[Anxiousarabella in reply to CDreamer]

I asked my doctor as I wanted to try Lions Mane but take Edoxaban, and wanted to know if I needed to stop or halve it etc, also I can’t tolerate statins so wanted to give it a try. His answer was - you don’t want to try that, you don’t know what is in it. When I explained how ill the statins made me - he said don’t worry I will find you something - don’t take lions mane. 2 months later - I am still waiting for him to find me something. I am still very tempted by the lions mane!!

[CDreamer in reply to Anxiousarabella]

I don’t take statins because I can’t tolerate them gut sometimes use anti-inflammatory Reservratrol supplement and a plant sterol supplement but most of all ensure I eat a very varied diet with lots of greeen, green leafy veg, pulses, berries, seeds & nuts - all rich in micronutrients and polyphenols.

Unless you can find a GP who is also LifeStyle trained or trained in Nutrition I found that most GPs don’t know much about alternatives to pharmaceuticals.

[Anxiousarabella in reply to CDreamer]

Thank you for your reply - i have changed my diet completely too but I really would like to try the Lions Mane.

[Desanthony]

I haven't been watching Clarkson's Farm so never heard of it. The person to ask is your pharmacist.

[Efka]

I can’t remember the details now but I know some of the adaptogenic mushrooms have blood thinning properties so maybe do a quick search.

I have chaga at home but have held off for that reason, shame as they are all powerhouses for the immune system and lions mane particularly for brain health and more.

[Hidden]

Yes, I've been taking Lions Mane and several other fungi for a while. I can't say whether it's had any effect, positive or negative though.

[Cat-222 in reply to Hidden]

Does it help with anxiety. Are you on blood thinners?

We sell it in my shop it’s meant to be really good.

[Hidden in reply to Cat-222]

Hmmm......good question! I was having a lot of anxiety following a traumatic encounter with A & E about 18 months ago but I started to feel steadily better over the past year, which does coincide with my taking the Lions Mane & others, though I hadn't thought about that before.

No, I don't generally take anticoagulants.

[CDreamer in reply to Hidden]

Do you take as fresh food or as a dried powder?

I have been trying to research a little and it seems that eaten as fresh food is best as there are no guidelines as to safe dosage for dried or supplementation.

[Hidden in reply to CDreamer]

Sorry, CD, I only just saw this. I was taking it as powder. I can't see having enough access to fresh Lions Mane to be able to eat it regularly enough to have a significant effect. I did grow some once but that's expensive and a bit of a faff, tbh. Fun though!

[opal11uk]

Erm, no and what's more to me it sounds like quakery/snake oil as hubby would say so no, don't think I will bother lol. ps if it works, let me know!

[Canteringon in reply to opal11uk]

😂 That sort of thing appeals to me! I have ordered some, but appreciate the advice, to consult a pharmacist first. Will do! Will let you know of any progress… 😊x

[gladliz]

I hope no Lions were harmed in the making of this product!

[Canteringon in reply to gladliz]

😂😂😂

[Desertflowerchild]

I don't take them as a supplement but I love the taste of Lion's Mane mushrooms even more than other mushrooms. So, I eat them when I find them at the grocer's. (I've never heard of Clarkson's Farm.)

[CDreamer in reply to Desertflowerchild]

Jeremy Clarkson is a journalist/TV presenter from various motor mags and best known for presenter of Top Gear. About 4 years ago he decided to buy a farm in Oxfordshire and of course being Jeremy - had to share his expertise on how to farm through making a TV series called Clarkson’s Farm which many took to their hearts, partly because of the very real problems that farmers have to deal with and the complete lack of knowledge on most things farming of Clarkson. His redeeming feature in this series is showing his emotional and vulnerable side and on occasion, humility.

One episode shows is his adventures with growing Lion’s Mane.