Lion's Mane Mushroom

Ancient Purity Lion’s Mane Mushroom - The Brain’s Favourite Mushroom for Clarity, Nerve Growth and Cognitive Longevity | Grown in the UK

• Supports Brain Function and Mental Clarity - Lion’s Mane is best known for its ability to stimulate Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), a protein essential for the growth, repair, and protection of neurons. This makes it one of the most researched natural compounds for memory, focus, learning, and long term cognitive health.
• Certified Organic and UK Grown - This Lion’s Mane is grown in the UK on certified Soil Association organic substrate, ensuring purity, traceability, and freedom from pesticides, heavy metals, or contaminants. It is naturally dried and encapsulated with no fillers or processing shortcuts.
• Protected Freshness and Potency - Encapsulated and stored in Miron dark violet Glass to protect against light degradation, preserving the delicate mushroom compounds that make Lion’s Mane effective.
• Calm Focus Without Stimulation - Unlike caffeine or synthetic nootropics, Lion’s Mane enhances mental performance without overstimulation. It supports alertness, clarity, and mental endurance while helping regulate stress and nervous system balance.

Lion’s Mane Mushroom has a unique relationship with the nervous system. Its bioactive compounds, including hericenones and erinacines, have been shown to cross the blood brain barrier and support the production of Nerve Growth Factor, a rare and critical process for maintaining brain plasticity. This makes Lion’s Mane particularly valuable for mental clarity, memory support, mood balance, and cognitive resilience as we age. It is also studied for its role in supporting the gut brain axis, immune modulation, and emotional stability.

Used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine and historically by Buddhist monks for meditation and mental discipline, Lion’s Mane has always been associated with clarity, awareness, and inner calm. Its recognisable lion’s mane appearance reflects its traditional symbolism as a strengthener of the mind and spirit. Modern research now confirms what ancient systems observed intuitively, that this mushroom supports both immediate mental performance and long term neurological health.

Ancient Purity Lion’s Mane is grown seasonally in the UK under strict organic standards, ensuring freshness and integrity. It is gently dried to preserve enzymatic activity and encapsulated without additives. Stored in Miron glass, it remains protected from light and oxidation, delivering a clean, effective, and trustworthy mushroom supplement that aligns with Ancient Purity’s commitment to results over trends.

Q: Can you tell me about the history of Lion’s Mane?
A: Lion’s Mane mushroom has been used for centuries across East Asia as both food and medicine. In Traditional Chinese Medicine and Japanese herbal systems, it was valued for its ability to nourish the spleen and stomach, strengthen digestion, and support overall vitality. Because of its observed effects on the nervous system, it was also traditionally used for insomnia, weakness, poor memory, and fatigue, symptoms understood in classical medicine as depleted qi. Buddhist monks are believed to have used Lion’s Mane to support focus, calm awareness, and meditative clarity, which aligns closely with modern findings around cognitive and neurological support.

Q: What exactly is Lion’s Mane and how does it work in the body?
A: Lion’s Mane is a medicinal mushroom known for its unique compounds called hericenones and erinacines. These compounds have been shown to stimulate nerve growth factor production, a protein essential for the growth, repair, and survival of neurons. Rather than acting as a stimulant, Lion’s Mane supports the structure and resilience of the nervous system itself, which is why its effects are often described as clear, calm, and cumulative over time.

Q: What is Ancient Purity Lion’s Mane good for?
A: Ancient Purity Lion’s Mane is used to support brain health, memory, focus, and long term cognitive resilience. Research suggests it may encourage the growth of new brain cells, support mood balance, and reduce markers associated with cognitive decline. Beyond the brain, Lion’s Mane has been shown to support gut integrity, immune function, heart health, and inflammatory balance. Its benefits extend across the gut brain axis, making it particularly valuable for those experiencing brain fog, stress related cognitive fatigue, or digestive imbalance.

Q: Does Lion’s Mane support nerve repair and neuroprotection?
A: Yes. Preclinical and human studies suggest Lion’s Mane may support nerve regeneration and protect existing neurons. By increasing nerve growth factor activity, it may help maintain synaptic connections and protect against age related neurological decline. This is why it has gained attention in research related to memory, neuroplasticity, and conditions involving nerve damage.

Q: Can Lion’s Mane help with mood, anxiety, or low motivation?
A: Lion’s Mane has been shown to support mood balance and emotional resilience, likely through its effects on neuroinflammation and nerve signalling. Some studies suggest improvements in mild anxiety, low mood, and restlessness, without sedation or stimulation. Many users describe a sense of emotional steadiness rather than a forced uplift.

Q: Is Lion’s Mane a stimulant like caffeine?
A: No. Lion’s Mane does not stimulate the nervous system in the way caffeine or synthetic nootropics do. It does not increase heart rate or cause jitteriness. Instead, it supports neurological efficiency and resilience, which can result in improved focus and mental energy without crashes or dependency.

Q: Can Lion’s Mane be taken with coffee or cacao?
A: Yes. Many people enjoy taking Lion’s Mane with coffee or ceremonial cacao. Coffee provides immediate alertness, while Lion’s Mane supports long term cognitive structure and clarity. Cacao pairs particularly well due to its theobromine content and magnesium richness, creating a smoother, more balanced cognitive experience. Ancient Purity Cacao is a popular companion.

Q: How long does Lion’s Mane take to work?
A: Some people notice subtle improvements in clarity or focus within days, but Lion’s Mane is best understood as a cumulative supplement. Consistent daily use over several weeks is typically required to experience its deeper neurological benefits. This reflects its role in supporting growth and repair rather than delivering a quick hit.

Q: Does Lion’s Mane support gut health?
A: Yes. Traditional use and modern research both suggest Lion’s Mane supports the gut lining and digestive integrity. Because the gut and brain are deeply connected, improving gut health often enhances mental clarity and mood. Lion’s Mane is therefore often described as working through the gut brain axis.

Q: Are there any side effects or risks with Lion’s Mane?
A: Lion’s Mane is generally very well tolerated. However, individuals with mushroom allergies or sensitivities should avoid it. If any discomfort occurs, discontinue use. As with all supplements, start with the recommended dose and observe your body’s response.

Q: Is Lion’s Mane safe for long term use?
A: Yes. Lion’s Mane has a long history of traditional use and is considered suitable for long term daily supplementation. Because it works by supporting natural biological processes rather than forcing stimulation, it is often used continuously as part of a cognitive and longevity focused routine.

Q: Can Lion’s Mane be taken alongside microdosing protocols?
A: Many people choose to pair Lion’s Mane with microdosing practices, as it supports neuroplasticity and nerve health. While experiences vary, Lion’s Mane is often used to help stabilise and integrate cognitive benefits over time. This should always be approached responsibly and within local laws.

Q: Who should consider taking Lion’s Mane?
A: Lion’s Mane is suitable for students, professionals, creatives, meditators, older adults, and anyone seeking better focus, memory, and long term brain health. It is particularly valuable for those experiencing brain fog, mental fatigue, stress related cognitive decline, or digestive issues linked to mental performance.

Q: How should I take Ancient Purity Lion’s Mane?
A: Take daily, ideally in the morning or early afternoon. It can be taken with or without food. Some people open the capsules into coffee or cacao, while others prefer swallowing them whole. Consistency is more important than timing.

Q: What makes Ancient Purity Lion’s Mane different?
A: Ancient Purity Lion’s Mane is organically grown in the UK, naturally dried, cleanly encapsulated, and stored in Miron violet glass to preserve potency. It is selected for functional integrity rather than mass production, ensuring a product that supports real neurological outcomes rather than marketing claims.

• Take 2 capsules daily with food or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Capsules can be emptied and mixed into coffee or cacao. Most effective when consumed in the morning

WARNING: Not for use by pregnant or breastfeeding women, asthmatics and those allergic to mushrooms. Not suitable for children.

• Lions Mane | Organic from whole fruiting body.

Other Ingredients: Vegan (Plant Material) Capsule.

• Brand: Ancient Purity.
• Origin: UK.
• Form: Capsules.
• Quantity: 60 x 425mg.
• Container: Miron Glass Jar.
• Storage: Keep in a cool dry place, keep out of reach of children.
• Estimated shelf life from purchase: 1 - 2 years.