Lion's Mane Mushroom Supplements

Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is one of the most searched-for functional mushrooms in Ireland. Probiotic.ie stocks three vegan, fruiting-body Lion's Mane supplements side by side — a full-spectrum powder, a high-concentration 30:1 extract, and an organic 8:1 extract — so you can compare them on the facts that actually differ.

Every Lion's Mane product on this page uses the fruiting body of the mushroom (not mycelium grown on grain) in a vegan hypromellose capsule. They differ on form (powder vs extract), concentration, capsule count and price. The comparison below shows exactly how, including the part most labels hide — the real extract strength behind the big front-of-pack milligram numbers.

Compare the three Lion's Mane supplements

Read the table left to right. The figure that matters most for an extract is the extract ratio and the measured beta-glucan or polysaccharide amount — not the headline milligram number on the front.

*Cost per day is calculated from the current price and the label's recommended daily dose. For information only.

Which one is right for you?

How to read a Lion's Mane label

Fruiting body vs mycelium

The fruiting body is the mushroom you can see; the mycelium is the root network, often grown on grain. The fruiting body is where the mushroom's beta-glucans and polysaccharides naturally sit, which is why a lot of buyers look for fruiting-body products and check the beta-glucan figure. All three products here are fruiting body.

Powder vs extract, and what "30:1" means

A powder is simply dried, milled mushroom at its natural strength. An extract is concentrated — a 30:1 ratio means 30 parts of raw mushroom were reduced into 1 part of extract, so you get more standardised actives per capsule. Swanson is a powder; Osavi (30:1) and Wiseshrooms (8:1) are extracts.

Why "3000mg" can be misleading

Big front-of-pack numbers are usually a raw-mushroom equivalent, not the amount of extract in the capsule. Wiseshrooms "3000mg" is 250mg of an 8:1 extract that equals 3000mg of raw mushroom. Osavi "600mg" is 600mg of a stronger 30:1 extract with the beta-glucans printed on the label. When you compare, line up the extract ratio and the measured beta-glucan or polysaccharide amount — that is the honest like-for-like.

• Three fruiting-body Lion's Mane supplements compared on real figures, in one place
• Every product vegan, in a plant-cellulose capsule
• Extract ratios and measured beta-glucans shown, not hidden
• Irish VAT pricing, Dublin dispatch, tracked DPD next business day
• Specialist Irish supplement store, trading since 2019

Frequently asked questions

What is Lion's Mane mushroom?

Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is an edible, white, shaggy-looking mushroom that grows on hardwood trees across North America, Europe and Asia. It has been eaten as food and used in herbal preparations in East Asia for centuries. In supplement form it is sold as capsules, powder or a concentrated extract made from the fruiting body or the mycelium. It is sold in Ireland as a food supplement, not a medicine.

What is the difference between fruiting body and mycelium Lion's Mane?

The fruiting body is the visible mushroom above ground. The mycelium is the root-like network, often grown on grain. The fruiting body is the part that naturally contains the mushroom's beta-glucans and polysaccharides, which is why many buyers look for fruiting-body products and check the beta-glucan figure on the label. All three Lion's Mane supplements stocked at Probiotic.ie use the fruiting body of Hericium erinaceus.

Is a 3000mg Lion's Mane stronger than a 600mg one?

Not necessarily, and this is the most misread number in the category. A "3000mg" figure is usually an equivalent figure, not the amount of extract in the capsule. The Wiseshrooms 3000mg uses 250mg of an 8:1 extract per 3-capsule serving, which equals 3000mg of raw mushroom. The Osavi 600mg uses 600mg of a stronger 30:1 extract per single capsule, with 240mg polysaccharides and 120mg beta-glucans measured on the label. Compare the extract ratio and the measured beta-glucan or polysaccharide amount, not the headline milligram number.

What is the difference between Lion's Mane powder and extract?

Powder is dried, milled mushroom at its natural concentration. An extract is concentrated, shown as a ratio such as 8:1 or 30:1, meaning that weight of raw mushroom was reduced into the extract. The Swanson product is a full-spectrum fruiting-body powder. The Osavi (30:1) and Wiseshrooms (8:1) products are concentrated extracts. Powder gives you the whole material; an extract gives you more standardised, concentrated actives per capsule.

Which Lion's Mane supplement should I choose?

It depends on what you are optimising for. Swanson 500mg is the lowest-priced bottle and a simple fruiting-body powder to start with. Osavi 600mg is the most concentrated extract (30:1) with the highest measured beta-glucans, and works out cheapest per day across a 4-month bottle. Wiseshrooms 3000mg is an organic 8:1 extract taken as three capsules a day. All three are vegan fruiting-body products.

Are these Lion's Mane supplements suitable for vegans and vegetarians?

Yes. All three Lion's Mane products stocked at Probiotic.ie use a hypromellose (plant cellulose) capsule and contain no animal-derived ingredients, so they are suitable for vegans and vegetarians. The Swanson product is also Halal certified, gluten-free and dairy-free.

How do I take Lion's Mane capsules?

Follow the dose on each label. Swanson is one to two capsules daily. Osavi is one capsule daily, taken after a meal. Wiseshrooms is three capsules daily with food. Do not exceed the stated recommended daily dose. These products are intended for adults aged 18 and over.

Is Lion's Mane legal to buy in Ireland?

Yes. Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is sold legally in Ireland as a food supplement and is regulated by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI). It is not a medicine. As with any food supplement, it should not replace a varied, balanced diet, and you should speak to your doctor or pharmacist first if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical care.

How fast is delivery, and are there customs charges in Ireland?

Orders are dispatched from Dublin by DPD on a tracked, next-business-day service across Ireland, and delivery is free over €75. Because these ship from within Ireland, there are no customs or import charges on your order, including after the July 2026 changes that can apply to parcels arriving from outside the EU.