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    2023

    The Acute and Chronic Effects of Lion's Mane Mushroom Supplementation on Cognitive Function, Stress and Mood in Young Adults

    Docherty S, Doughty FL, Smith EF

    Published in Nutrients

    Key Findings

    A single dose improved speed of performance on the Stroop task; 28 days reduced subjective stress but chronic cognitive endpoints were largely null.

    Conclusions

    Acute processing-speed effect; chronic cognitive benefit not demonstrated in young healthy adults.

    Limitations

    Healthy young sample, multiple endpoints tested.

    Supplements Studied

    A single dose improved Stroop task speed and 28 days reduced subjective stress, but chronic cognitive outcomes were largely unchanged.

    Outcomes Measured

    Cognitive Function

    A single dose improved speed of performance on the Stroop task, but chronic cognitive endpoints were largely null.

    Study Details

    Year:2023
    Sample Size:41
    Duration:4 weeks
    Quality Score:6/10

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