Lion’s Mane
Lion’s mane is a mushroom extract that contains beta-glucan.
Found In
- Beverages
- Dietary supplements
- Mushroom blends
- Beverages
- Dietary supplements
- Mushroom blends
Also Known As
- Lion’s Mane Mushroom (Hericium erinaceus)
- β-Glucan from Hericium erinaceus
- 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.
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
FDA U.S. Food And Drug Administration
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.
Learn more →JECFA Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives
Not yet evaluated.
Health Canada
Ingredient has a history of safe use as a food.
Learn more →This page was last updated on 6/30/2025