Effects of lion's mane on attention and mood
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
Researchers want to see if taking lion's mane, a type of mushroom extract, improves attention and mood in healthy adults. You'll take either the extract or a placebo, and your thinking and feelings will be tested over a few weeks.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 45 years old and generally in good health.
- You are not currently taking prescription medications (with a few simple exceptions like birth control).
- You have no chronic health conditions such as asthma, high blood pressure, thyroid problems, seizures, or frequent migraines.
- You haven't been diagnosed with a mental health condition (like anxiety, depression, or ADHD) in the past year.
- You haven't taken dietary supplements in the last 4 weeks (or you're willing to stop for 4 weeks before starting).
- You don't smoke or vape and you don't use recreational drugs.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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