Lion’s mane is a mushroom extract that contains beta-glucan.
Lion’s Mane
Found In
- Beverages
- Dietary supplements
- Mushroom blends
Also Known As
- Lion’s Mane Mushroom (Hericium erinaceus)
- β-Glucan from Hericium erinaceus
The Beverage Bottom Line
Lion’s mane is authorized for use in the U.S., Europe and Canada.
This ingredient may have authorizations in countries not included on this site.
International Assessments and Authorizations
U.S. Food And Drug Administration (FDA)
Generally recognized as safe for intended uses. (GRAS Self-Determined)
European Commission
The fruiting body and the aqueous extract powder are not novel in food. Used for human consumption to a significant degree within the Union before 15 May 1997 and is thus not novel.
Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
Not yet evaluated.
This page was last updated on 6/30/2025.