Complete guide to choosing quality

If you're looking to buy Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus), you've probably come across a wide range of supplements that promise cognitive, digestive, and emotional benefits. But how do you know which one is truly effective? In this article, we'll give you the keys to identifying a quality extract, avoiding low-purity products, and ensuring you get all the benefits this medicinal mushroom has to offer.

What is Lion's Mane and what is it used for?

Lion's Mane is a functional mushroom traditionally used in Asia for its benefits for the nervous and digestive systems. Modern science has confirmed that its active compounds—hericenones and erinacines—stimulate the production of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), essential for neuronal regeneration. It is also known to reduce intestinal inflammation, promote concentration, and improve mood.

How to choose a good Lion's Mane supplement?

To choose a quality product, make sure it meets these characteristics:

• Contains only the fruiting body: this is the part of the mushroom where the active compounds are concentrated. Avoid supplements that contain mycelium or substrate.
• Standardized concentration: Look for extracts with ratios like 10:1 or 20:1, which indicate true potency.
• Laboratory testing: Top manufacturers publish independent analyses with beta-glucan, hericenone, and heavy metal levels. At NUALAT, we make them available to you.
• No additives: Check that no fillers or anti-caking agents have been added.
• Dual extraction: a method that uses water and ethanol to obtain the entire bioactive profile of the fungus.

How to check if your Lion's Mane is quality?

We suggest some home experiments to evaluate your supplement:

1. Color and smell test

High-quality powder is white to light beige in color, with a slightly sweet and earthy aroma. If the powder is grayish, dark brown, or has no odor, it may be diluted.

2. Solubility test

Measure one teaspoon (approx. 1 g or two capsules) and dissolve it in hot water. A good extract dissolves almost completely, leaving only a minimal residue. If a thick paste or lumps remain, it likely contains starches or fillers.

3. Iodine test

Add a drop of iodine to a small sample of the dissolved powder. If the liquid turns dark blue, starch is present. A pure extract should not react this way.

Why NUALAT Lion's Mane Extract is different

At NUALAT, we only use fruiting bodies cultivated using sustainable methods. Our extract is concentrated 20:1 , has been tested in independent laboratories in Europe and the United States, and is free of mycelium, starch, heavy metals, and contaminants.

We publish all laboratory analyses per batch, including beta-glucan, hericenones, erinacines, and polyphenol content. Complete transparency, true quality.

Purchasing quality Lion's Mane can mean the difference between seeing real benefits or wasting your money. Always check the origin, extraction process, laboratory certifications, and composition. And if you want to ensure you're taking a reliable, potent, and science-backed extract, NUALAT is a safe bet.