06/06/2025
As the resident 6:00 a.m. jiu jitsu coach, I can’t have an excuse to miss class. No one wants to cover 6:00 a.m., so I am always looking for an edge to keep myself on the mats. Lifting, stretching, proper sleep, and supplementations are my go-to’s.
And functional mushrooms feel like a hidden secret a lot of people don’t know about yet. Lions Mane is what I rely on to ensure my mind is decision-ready, especially when people are trying to strangle me before I’ve even had my coffee.
So here’s 3 reasons to use our #1 selling mushroom, Lion’s Mane.
1. Build your brain
Most supplements fuel the body. Lion’s mane promotes NGF (nerve growth factor) in your brain, a compound you need to optimize neurons.
2. Unique compounds
You won’t find hericenones and erinacines—key to neurogrowth—anywhere else. You can’t get this from diet or vitamins. Only Lion’s Mane Mushrooms have these important di-terpenes.
3. Deeper Sleep = Better Recovery
Studies show Lion’s Mane can support REM sleep and reduce sleeplessness, helping you get real rest. Recovery happens at night. Lion’s Mane helps your brain actually shut down, so you wake up ready to go.
Try Lion’s Mane in our tincture or grab it in a capsule as a part of our Myco Rest replenishing sleep formula.
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