Wiseshrooms Organic Lion's Mane 3000mg - 90 Vegan Capsules
Wiseshrooms Organic Lion's Mane 3000mg - 90 Vegan Capsules
Wiseshrooms Organic Lion's Mane 3000mg provides 250 mg of organic lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus) fruiting body extract per daily serving of three vegan capsules. The extract is concentrated 12:1, so 250 mg is equivalent to 3,000 mg of dried mushroom. 90 capsules, a 30-day supply.
The 3000mg on the front of the pack is a dried mushroom equivalent, not the weight of extract in the capsules. The capsules contain 250 mg of extract per three-capsule serving, which is about 83 mg per capsule, standardised to 30% polysaccharides. The rest of the capsule fill is organic brown rice powder. Knowing that makes it easier to compare this product fairly with other lion's mane supplements, and the table further down does exactly that.
At a Glance
- Type: food supplement, organic lion's mane extract in capsules
- Mushroom: lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus), fruiting body extract, 12:1
- Per daily serving (3 capsules): 250 mg extract, equivalent to 3,000 mg dried mushroom
- Standardised to: 30% polysaccharides, 75 mg per serving
- Pack: 90 capsules, 3 a day, 30 servings
- Capsule shell: hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (plant-based), suitable for vegans
- Organic: organic lion's mane and organic brown rice powder
- Status: food supplement regulated in Ireland by the FSAI. Lion's mane fruiting body is not a novel food in the EU
- Delivery: dispatched from Dublin by DPD, no customs charges, free on Irish orders over €75
Supplement Facts
| Per daily serving (3 capsules) | Amount | %NRV |
|---|---|---|
| Organic lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus) fruiting body extract, 12:1 | 250 mg | * |
| equivalent to dried lion's mane mushroom | 3,000 mg | * |
| of which polysaccharides (30%) | 75 mg | * |
* No EU Nutrient Reference Value exists for lion's mane or its polysaccharides.
Ingredients: organic brown rice powder, capsule shell (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), organic lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus) fruiting body extract 12:1. Ingredients are listed in descending order of weight.
Key Features
- Organic lion's mane fruiting body extract, concentrated 12:1
- 250 mg extract per three-capsule serving, equal to 3,000 mg dried mushroom
- Standardised to 30% polysaccharides, 75 mg per serving
- Fruiting body only, not mycelium grown on grain
- Plant-based capsule shell, suitable for vegans
- No artificial colours, flavours, sweeteners or preservatives, per the manufacturer
- Held in stock in Dublin and dispatched by DPD, normally the next working day
How this compares with other lion's mane supplements
Lion's mane products state their strength in different ways. Some print the extract weight, some print a dried mushroom equivalent, and whole powders print the mushroom weight. The table puts all four lion's mane products we stock on the same basis, using each label's recommended daily serving.
| Product | Form | Material per daily serving | Dried mushroom equivalent per day | Label standardisation | Capsules a day | Days per pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiseshrooms Organic Lion's Mane 3000mg (this product) | Organic fruiting body extract, 12:1 | 250 mg extract | 3,000 mg | 30% polysaccharides | 3 | 30 |
| Osavi Lion's Mane 600mg | Fruiting body extract, 30:1 | 600 mg extract | 18,000 mg | Min. 40% polysaccharides, of which min. 20% beta-glucans | 1 | 120 |
| KIKI Health Organic Lion's Mane Extract | Organic fruiting body hot water extract, 15:1 to 17:1 | 800 to 1,600 mg extract | 12,000 to 27,200 mg | 50% beta-glucan-rich polysaccharides | 2 to 4 | 15 to 30 |
| Swanson Lion's Mane 500mg | Whole fruiting body powder, gelatine capsule | 1,000 mg powder | 1,000 mg (not extracted) | None stated | 2 | 30 |
Dried mushroom equivalent is the extract weight multiplied by the extraction ratio printed on each label. It describes how much mushroom went into the extract. It is not a measure of any effect, and extracts made by different methods are not identical even at the same equivalent.
Reading the 3000mg figure
"3000mg" is the amount of dried lion's mane used to make the extract in one daily serving. Because the extract is concentrated twelve times, the actual extract weight is 250 mg. Both numbers are correct; they describe different things. When you compare products, check whether the headline figure is extract weight, mushroom weight or an equivalent, and whether it is per capsule or per daily serving.
Comparing lion's mane products? Every lion's mane supplement we stock is listed in our lion's mane collection.
For how to read extraction ratios, equivalent figures and fruiting body labels, see our Mushroom Supplements Ireland guide.
How to Take
Take three capsules daily, preferably with a meal. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. For adults 18 years and over.
This product is a food supplement and is not a medicine. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or health condition. No authorised EU health claim is made for lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus) or its polysaccharides on this page. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wiseshrooms Organic Lion's Mane 3000mg?
It is a food supplement containing an organic extract of lion's mane (Hericium erinaceus) fruiting body in vegan capsules. A daily serving of three capsules provides 250 mg of 12:1 extract, equivalent to 3,000 mg of dried mushroom, with 75 mg of polysaccharides. The pack holds 90 capsules.
Does each capsule contain 3000 mg of lion's mane?
No. The 3,000 mg is a dried mushroom equivalent for the whole three-capsule daily serving. The capsules contain 250 mg of extract across that serving, about 83 mg per capsule. The extract is concentrated 12:1, which is how 250 mg of extract corresponds to 3,000 mg of mushroom.
What does 12:1 mean?
It is the extraction ratio. Twelve parts of dried lion's mane fruiting body were used to produce one part of extract. So 250 mg of extract comes from 3,000 mg of dried mushroom. The ratio describes concentration only.
Why is brown rice powder listed first?
Ingredients are listed in descending order of weight. Each capsule holds about 83 mg of lion's mane extract, so organic brown rice powder makes up the rest of the fill. It is a standard bulking ingredient that lets a small amount of concentrated extract be dosed accurately into a capsule.
What does 30% polysaccharides mean?
The extract is standardised so that 30% of its weight is polysaccharides, complex carbohydrates found in fungal cell walls. In a 250 mg serving, that is 75 mg. It is a composition figure used to check consistency between batches. The label does not state a separate beta-glucan figure.
Is it made from fruiting body or mycelium?
Fruiting body. The fruiting body is the visible mushroom. Mycelium is the thread-like network the fungus grows from, and mycelium supplements are often grown on grain. The two are different raw materials and are not interchangeable weight for weight.
Is lion's mane legal to buy in Ireland?
Yes. Lion's mane is sold in Ireland as a food supplement, regulated by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland. Under EU novel food rules, lion's mane fruiting body is not a novel food. Dehydrated lion's mane mycelium powder is listed as novel, which is one reason the part used matters.
Is there an approved EU health claim for lion's mane?
No. No health claim has been authorised under EU Regulation 1924/2006 for lion's mane or for mushroom polysaccharides. That is why this page describes what is in the capsule rather than any effect.
Is it suitable for vegans?
Yes. The capsule shell is hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, a plant-based cellulose, and the other ingredients are organic brown rice powder and organic lion's mane extract. There are no animal-derived ingredients.
How is it delivered, and will I pay customs?
Orders are dispatched from our Dublin warehouse by DPD on a tracked service, normally the next working day. Because the stock is already in Ireland, there are no customs charges, import VAT or handling fees. Delivery is free on Irish orders over €75.
Product details: Wiseshrooms · Organic Lion's Mane 3000mg · 90 vegan capsules · 3 capsules daily · 250 mg 12:1 fruiting body extract per serving · hydroxypropyl methylcellulose capsule shell · food supplement.
Advisory Information (Ireland)
- Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
- Do not exceed the recommended daily dose of three capsules.
- For adults 18 years and over.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking any medication or have a medical condition, consult your doctor or pharmacist before use.
- Stop use and seek medical advice if any adverse reaction occurs.
- Not suitable for anyone with a known mushroom allergy.
- Keep out of the sight and reach of young children.
- Do not use if the seal is broken or missing. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- This product is a food supplement and is not a medicine. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
- Made in the United Kingdom. Food supplements sold in Ireland are regulated by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). Medicines are regulated separately by the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA).