45 Day Lion's Mane Memory Experiment - Does it work? | Mushrooms

[@nomadicsoul34]

I find that my verbal recall improved, my vocab expands and im more interested in what others have to say.

[@jasonbell5129]

Same bro

[@ShoshinShow]

That’s such a great outcome! 👏 👏 sounds like it’s helping you be present in conversations too

[@nomadicsoul34]

@@ShoshinShow It certainly feels that way ! I really enoyed the video btw. Keep up the good work.

[@pereiraplaza222]

Placebo

[@wesleyparker8616]

@@pereiraplaza222 it has shown to improve cognitive ability compared to placebo in some studies

[@ExplrHistory]

Not sure for normal people how these work but for anyone who has neurological issues or nervous system issues these mushrooms are insane. They help tremendously.

[@jc.eh.123]

This is my conclusion, did not notice anything myself. But the person who got me to try it did mention that he saw a difference on an elderly man he was taking care of. All anecdotal.

[@mammonamuccona9884]

Con

[@georgemiller9212]

My memory is totally broken so I'm considering it.

[@tayx1862]

Recovering alcoholic here, I can definitely contest to that

[@carlose6010]

​@@mammonamuccona9884What would he have to gain from lying? I dislike when people think they are more knowledgeable than they actually are.

[@kicknadeadcat]

I had short term memory loss, took lions main every day for 2 years, I did not notice any difference. What did work was eliminating wheat from my diet. Not only did my memory get better but acid reflux I suffered with for over 20 years went away in 2 weeks. It’s been 4 years now, I haven’t even had heartburn. You never know what foods or chemicals in the food can cause an allergic reaction. Doctors told me memory loss is normal to aging. Or could it be your eating something inflammatory and not knowing it for decades. With me it was wheat for you it could be milk or dairy. If you are having memory problems try an elimination diet. Remove a food group for a couple of months, if you still have the problem try another. It doesn’t cost anything unlike purchasing pills.

[@ShoshinShow]

Very cool insight!! Thanks so much for sharing your story. It’s refreshing when the answers lie in the basic fundamentals of everyday life 💚

[@boomerang0101]

U took a dud

[@vava-voom]

Day 1- 500mg, I sat in the same spot and worked for 6 hours straight. Haven’t done that in mannnny years. Did not expect sudden results whatsoever

[@ShoshinShow]

Whoa that's neat!

[@GK-qc5ry]

What about the next day? Placebo effect on Day 1?

[@Fit_soldier]

In only one day I NEED TO BUY THIS NOW!!!!

[@liontweedle]

Which brand?

[@dustermcclean2517]

I am taking the lions's mane powder two times a day and it's working incredibly. My memory and concentration is improved significantly. I am much more productive and energized.

[@kalaiselviramaiah3854]

Brand name pls tks

[@kalaiselviramaiah3854]

Brand name

[@abolajioyesanya4442]

What brand?

[@tommyebay]

It's called Placebo

[@CostyMz]

the scientific paper you mentioned looked at people with mild cognitive impairment so that could explain why they benefited more than you, a person with normal cognitive function. Your positive subsequent scores can also bee viewed as familiarity with the exercises. Love your channel keep up the great work

[@ShoshinShow]

Ayyy it’s Costy!! Thank you bud! Yes you’re onto something. The subjects also took 3x more lion’s mane per day for 12 more weeks than I did. Really cool stuff!

[@mrg00dwrench]

Do you have any resources for that? I had a severe TBI and suffer from short term memory loss, but this is fascinating to me and your study really offered very relatable insight!

[@marakeshg8112]

I respect the fact that you were willing to admit that you experienced minimal/ no memory benefits, when you could have claimed otherwise, just to make more affiliate sale. That make you cooler than most. Peace.

[@ShoshinShow]

We are here to learn! Real recognize real, Marakesh!

[@32kirby32]

Yeah much respect. Everybody different too. If you already in good shape, sleep well, hydrated h2o wise and exercise you might already be feeling so good you not notice other effects. Personally I took lions mane before I started working out again, and during lockdown when I had to study and was just not feeling it. Cleared up my mind, helped me focus, noticeably better after couple weeks, but I was taking double doses too for the begining. Nothing intoxicating or a magic pill but now that I’m exercising, eating to a real diet I don’t notice the supplement as much as I first did. Hope this helps - success and good health to all reading this ✌🏼

[@sampeter8987]

i respect you for this reason.

[@LuisGarciaSprout]

I did benefit memory improvement because I added Creatine. And I ate healthier which I believe made a difference

[@OneTwoMark]

What you mean, she claims her memory improved in the video.

[@secundusytp4517]

Finally someone who is both taking these things for themselves and putting it to the test.

[@ShoshinShow]

Ayyy Secundus! Only way to do it! 😄 thanks for watching

[@W1LDWESLEY]

🤔

[@sharianthony6904]

Check real lab research..it is proven to work.

[@stbam1965]

But, she has a link to click on to buy it. So she makes money off it. Thats finebut i don't believe reviews from ppl who are selling it.

[@turboterps]

I'd like to see you try a stack. For example: Gotu Kola + Bacopa + L-Theanine (or Matcha) + Ashwagandha + Lions Mane + Magnesium-L-Threonate

[@ShoshinShow]

Thanks turboterps! It’s difficult to understand how they perform collectively without understanding what they do individually. A few of these are on my list to try!

[@davidmasini2384]

This was a great experiment, but you need to be careful about the company/extract you use. Most companies (like the one you used in the video) use the mycelium of the mushroom for their extracts because it’s cheaper and easier to manufacture. The downside to this is that extractions made from mycelium contain little to none of the beneficial compounds that you are looking to get from taking the supplements. If you want to take a supplement that actually contains the polysaccharides and triterpenes, you need to get an extract made from whole fruiting bodies, not mycelium. As far as memory goes, I doubt you’ll see a change from taking the supplement either way, but you will definitely notice increased focus and mood benefits if you take a supplement made from the whole fruiting body.

[@ShoshinShow]

Thanks so much, David! I’m working on an experiment now where I compare Cordyceps mycelium to fruiting body. Perhaps Lionsmane is next 🧐🤓

[@ndriiadamenko2119]

@@ShoshinShow I agree with David. Brand you've picked is one of the worst on mushroom market. Loved your test!

[@ricardopinzon549]

I was banned from the company used in this video instagram's account for asking them to provide evidence for mycelium extract benefits. I don't know how one would keep selling products like this without caring for the people who buy them.

[@genaroolivares3239]

The method of extraction is also important; most occupy ovens and that takes away qualities, especially in neural improvement. The best way is with hot water or alcohol

[@yoursurgerysister]

Exactly. Also this repairs functionality and prevents brain function decline. So for someone with no cognitive issues you won’t really notice anything unless you have mood swings or anxiety brain damage or mental health issues or disabilities. Also another thing to consider is if you are taking it with something to aid absorption like Mtc oil or coconut oil.

[@miker633]

I believe just by practicing with memory games you increased your ability to retain more information.

[@ShoshinShow]

Fair enough!

[@Yepmyaccount]

The 3rd test being an immediate increase, despite the other tests being within margin of error, shows that it was likely a case of just becoming familiar with the images and being able to differentiate them better.

[@gabrielmarinho6569]

Lmao that’s obvious

[@singh_asim]

Then keep believing and shut up

[@RichieRichLive]

Duh.

[@ms.fortune2957]

I honestly believe that pill form is never better than the natural. Also keep in mind mushrooms are a fungi, considered vegetable so in actuality we should be eating them daily anyways when you think about it. I just tried the super food powder form and my results were INSTANT! It actually helped me with an important test I was clueless on. LOL Thanks for Sharing doll!

[@ShoshinShow]

You're on to something!!

[@neiceystauffer9085]

can you share what brand you purchased?

[@george.s.8491]

What is the name of the superfood, the brand?

[@fluidflowz6712]

Brand of the powder form please?

[@ahodini]

No actually it is better to take the pill of lion mane mushroom because it is usually double extracted then dryed . And it has to be because the beneficial components is water soluble and some are alcohol soluble cooking wouldn't give you all of the benefits

[@lrwiersum]

Thanks for your honesty, that’s a truly precious thing. Bless you !

[@motley100]

I've been taking Lions Mane for 3 months. Before my thinking was slow and sluggish, I was tired all the time. What a difference it has made in my life! From day one I've been more clear headed, my thinking is easier, I'm more awake. Two people that saw my change wanted to try it. But both of them had strange side affects. One said it "made her feel weird on her edges". Best way to describe it. The other said it made her "spacey feeling". Both hated it. So this is not for everyone. But for me it's been a real blessing. It's also meant finding the right amount. Too much and I fall asleep. Too little does nothing. It may be worth mentioning I do take an anti-anxiety medication also. Perhaps it makes a difference if your "normal" or not. I would say try it. If it's not for you, you'll know in a day or 2. Some of you might be really glad you did. Just remember, as she suggests, but from a reputable dealer.

[@ShoshinShow]

There’s only one way to find out! Second that, Suzanne! Thanks for sharing 💚

[@MochaRose990]

what brand do you take and what dosage have you found to be your therapeutic dose?

[@motley100]

I don't remember what brand I bought. I wish I did! But I have bought more, paying a little more to be sure of the quality rather than quantity. I take a small 1/4 teaspoon. Stir it into my first cup of coffee of the day.

[@genaroolivares3239]

@@MochaRose990 They say the best brand is "Real Mushrooms"

[@MochaRose990]

@@genaroolivares3239 Thank you both. I ended up trying Lion’s Mane and it’s not for me. It seemed to do more harm than good. My thinking wasn’t as clear taking it. Bacopa is one nootropic that work/worked for me though. It made my thinking slightly more sharp but caused gastrointestinal issues.

[@mattbr8978]

You were taking a very inactive form of Lions Mane (Mycelium derived) rather than an active form like extracted fruiting bodies where the minimum beta-glucan amounts are stated. Beta-glucans are where most of the memory benefits come from. I would recommend trying either Nootropics Depot or Oriveda's Lions Mane extracts at around 700-2000mg per day and see if you notice a big difference. I certainly do.

[@ShoshinShow]

Fair points, Matt! I’m gonna be doing some more of these tests soon. Recently purchased Oriveda. Excited to see how the experiment turns out 🤓🤙

[@mattbr8978]

@@ShoshinShow Hope it works out well for ya, have fun :)

[@johnnymaxy]

@@ShoshinShow how did it work

[@ShoshinShow]

@@johnnymaxy I tried Oriveda Cordyceps. Here's how it worked - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZ3Lp3iXd5WbmNk Haven't tried Oriveda Lionsmane yet.

[@MISJPEREZ]

I have had amazing results with cognitive function and Intense dreams the first night. I make a tea and add it to my chicory coffee each morning and afternoon. I feel happier to get up each day

[@ShoshinShow]

That’s great to hear, Janina!! Happy it’s working for you 💪💚

[@MikeM-uy6qp]

intense, easily remembered dreams seem to the be the most conspicuous effect for a lot of people.

[@buckhead40z]

Shin! I had taken a youtube/social media/dopamine detox sabatical, and haven't watched any of your content lately. An extended electronic departure is enlightening to say the least. But I can see that you are getting much more exposure, very happy to see this. You deserve a bigger audience and I am happy to see that coming into fruition. Keep doing good work!!

[@ShoshinShow]

Yessss what a wonderful decision - I need more extended electronic departures in my life 🙌 Thanks so much for the support and kind words, Dan! Progress feels great! ☺️

[@BatEatsMoth]

Try one for turmeric. 1 teaspoon with 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper per day. Use Alleppey turmeric (5% curcumin); the easiest way to get it and probably the best brand is McCormick Culinary Ground. You can find it at Walmart or Amazon. Best time to take it is in your last meal before bed or as a nightcap tea or golden milk. You can't ingest it within 3 hours of caffeine, because caffeine neutralizes it.

[@ShoshinShow]

Cool recipe! What does it help with?

[@barneyrubble4827]

They helped me a ton but not in 45 days, more like 60-80 days. I noticed a significant difference in word recall & processing speed. Still taking

[@ShoshinShow]

Would love to see a video on it! Share the experience, Barney!!!

[@thetruth4610]

I've tried so many Lion's Mane supplements and have noticed the most difference from Tria Alchemy extracts...I highly recommmend!

[@bradford.champlin]

As a mushroom cultivator and someone in the industry, Stamets rice powder is very low in efficacy. I've had the best results from extracts and fresh fruits cooked. Just my experience. Great info and awesome experiment!

[@ShoshinShow]

What kinds of mushrooms do you cultivate, Brad? Super cool!

[@長谷川恒男]

In your opinion what works better? The cooked fruiting bodies (as tea) or the extracts?

[@mjones410]

if you live in a warmish climate getting a grow kit and eating them fresh is definitely the cheapest method. They are really hardy and easy to grow. Eating them uncooked and raw thereby not destroying any part of the mushroom at high cooking temperatures is a good idea. The most obvious benefit for me is the amount of dreaming and the great nights sleep. I think there is a lot of pill and tincture buzz because it's turned in to a profitable business, which is ok, but they are not the only route to lions mane.

[@FrankEmmanuel799]

I’d appreciate your comment

[@FrankEmmanuel799]

I bought some from an online supplier and they are affordable and discreetly delivered

[@ShoshinShow]

That’s sweet! I tried growing some but I think the environment was too cold and dry. Will need to try again outdoors in the summer! Love the natural approach. You’re speaking my language!

[@trojanhell7639]

That was a very CLEAN review

[@ShoshinShow]

Ayyy appreciate that, bud! Had fun doing the tests and tracking the progress. Thanks for watching 🙏✌️

[@kayp7204]

I want to start by saying that I think this is a good video with a great execution. It is extremely important to look into your mushroom supplements though. The one in this video is made from powdered myceliated brown rice which is what the fruit body grows from. The mycelium on brown rices doesn’t have nearly as many health benefits as fruit body supplements. Another key thing is to put the powder into tea or coffee to extract compounds that would otherwise go to waste.

[@ShoshinShow]

Great feedback! I’ve heard this from others as well so stay tuned for another experiment where I test both, mycelium and fruiting body based supplements!

[@SIBALD]

@@ShoshinShow note that "mycelium" in itself is perfectly fine as long as they specify the active ingredients on the label (beta-glucans etc.). That type is grown in liquid substrate and then is being extracted, so you get a clean and pure product that is easy to absorb. the stuff that is grown on rice like the one in the vid is called biomass and usually you'll see on the label 'myceliated rice' or 'biomass'. these are not extracted and contain very little actual mushroom matter, it is mainly starch/rice powder.

[@ronin6908]

Great experiment! I find that lions mane with Cordyceps are an great combination to take as it has given me quite the leverage on my sobriety journey. I do suffer from depression and anxiety. If you want to really up the ante on your mental affinity. Take vitamins that we are all lacking such as D, Omegas, B, and iron along with these mushrooms to really reap the Benifits!

[@ShoshinShow]

Oooh interesting stack!

[@deanstackhouse8775]

It's said to watch the iron content, that too much is detrimental. Worth the research time. The "B's" are Folic acid specifically and multivitamin also. Vitamin E was recommended.

[@tripcop]

I believe those particular brand of mushrooms were grown based on brown rice which is not the best lions mane mushroom 🍄 that you can take in order to get all benefits that your looking for.

[@ShoshinShow]

Yes, Unisone, you believe correctly. There’s a lot of debate around the efficacy of mycelium versus fruiting body as well. Another brand test is in the pipeline!

[@GlossaME]

@@ShoshinShow Looking forward

[@acudetoxacademy]

I respect your honesty, However to be really objective, I suggest that you increase your dosage to 8 grams per day for a longer period of time. I suggest 180 days and then also measure the long lasting effects 30 days afterwards. Then you will have a true understanding of the power of Lions Mane.

[@ShoshinShow]

Thanks so much for the tip! The more data, the better - minimizes randomness for sure.

[@chrisbaltazar7164]

If you want an in depth breakdown on this I highly recommend Dorian Wilson. It’s 30 min but very detailed and gives you specifics in how to look for supplements

[@ShoshinShow]

Thanks for the reco, Chris! Appreciate the tip 😄✌️

[@dryriverquinnie]

@@ShoshinShow He cites the same two (arguably insignificant) studies as freshcap tony and other supplement marketers and even makes a specific brand endorsement in that video.

[@syncopium]

Paul Stamets' Lion's mane powder is made out of ”myceliated grains” which contains mostly starch. You wanna get the mushroom powder, or better, whole dried mushroom.

[@ShoshinShow]

Fair enough! How’s this? I Ate 103.2g of Lion's Mane Fruiting bodies Per Day - Here's what happened... kzbin.info/www/bejne/lX_Eaqpmn7aUpKs

[@lpg12338]

For me, I took Lion’s Mane from Gaia Herbs and saw improvement in short term memory recall. As always, each to their own.

[@ShoshinShow]

Thanks for sharing! Love the disclaimer 🫡

[@jarchiec]

is it possible that taking the memory tests on a regular cadence alone is what's responsible for score improvement? the old saying of practice makes perfect might seem to apply here.

[@ShoshinShow]

Totally possible. I share how doing these same tests over 30 days with no pills might be worthwhile to compare those results.

[@note_finger]

lions mane stacked with microdose of cubensis and niacin is pretty cool.. definetly amplifies your character traits, did that stack for a year, started working on a project and a bunch of other projects that fall into my main project while juggling a lame sales job to finance projects.. started back on that stack again few weeks ago for a little motivation

[@ShoshinShow]

Will be exciting when your projects come to life!! 🚀

[@trojan403]

Nice! thats a combo I want to start soon but will be microdosing with subs :)

[@Sonnell]

A better than usual test. However for best results, start the test like 2 weeks before, as the learning effect affects such tests. Simply by doing these memory test games, you'll get better, without any supplements.

[@ShoshinShow]

Thanks Sonnell

[@trentbrady8829]

Wow smokin, if it stops me from walking around in circles I’m in

[@ShoshinShow]

Worth a shot!

[@egc206]

Hahaha try psilocybin mushrooms for stopping loops xD

[@thebaumgardnerlotmuch7079]

Try micro dosing with magic mushy's

[@twylacastaneda7117]

Question. Did you purchase a quality supplimemts with both mycelium and the mushroom fruit? Next, did you store them properly? And three..that sucks I had great results. Better memory, better energy, better mood. I had such positive results that I have my mother who is epileptic taking them now, and she's on month two with no seizures! So, maybe another brand or possibly get a powdered supplimemts to add to coffee or smoothies. Best luck!

[@ShoshinShow]

Great to hear the positive results with you & your Mom!

[@hansfam3561]

What brand supplements did you purchase Twyla?

[@twylacastaneda7117]

@@hansfam3561 Host Defense

[@jsaleen17]

@@twylacastaneda7117 Did you not see that was the same brand used in the video? And you only want the fruiting body, not the mycelium.

[@tired_of_u_ppl7985]

So many people have stated that they felt absolutely no change or benefit with taking the Host Defense lion’s mane, so I guess I just have to buy every brand out there and see what works, which in itself is a daunting task bc I need relief like now, I’ve been suffering too many years with depression and chronic fatigue 😭😭😭

[@ShoshinShow]

Hey Tired! Sorry to hear that you’ve been experiencing challenges for years. What I can say with certainty is that Lionsmane isn’t a magic pill (regardless of the brand you choose). What makes more of an impact are the fundamentals - 8 hours of quality sleep, at least 30 mins of exercise, and nutritious whole foods, along with supportive relationships. We often overlook the fundamentals.

[@tinyflyingdragons9432]

@@ShoshinShow then the lifestyle helps memory and not the mushroom

[@raymondpaul123]

Yes! and…. We train ourselves to have bad memories. so in addition to lions mane and any other supplement - the next time you forget somebody’s name - observe how you paid no effort to remember it - Probably doing what you always do and that’s just a route memory “ on the next thing” lack of focus in the first place. so if you wanna remember somebody’s name teach yourself how to remember somebody’s name. if you want to walk into a room and remember why you walked into the room create a system to where you can do this. Interrupt that habit of not paying attention. W - while taking lions mane and whatever other neurotropic you might want. thanks for the video.

[@ShoshinShow]

I hear ya, Ray! Effort = progress 📈

[@Allyourbase1990]

I grow lions mane , turkey tail , reishi , and cordyceps . Lions mane is insanely easy to grow too . I make my own tinctures and supplements.

[@ShoshinShow]

That’s sweeeeeeeeet! 👍🤙

[@loshinirangan449]

I have been having lions mane for over a month I have it at night and helps with anxiety depression I'm on other meds as well but now I feel so much better

[@ShoshinShow]

Sounds like a win to me!! 🤘

[@BrandonCase]

Host Defense has a pretty bad rep for containing filler material (brown rice compounds) and no fruiting bodies. I’m currently growing the mushrooms themselves-very interested to see the effects as someone having suffered multiple TBIs 🤞

[@ShoshinShow]

Same here! Growing some Lionsmane right now. Eager to report back! ✌️

[@devilsolution9781]

You have to boil the mane to activate the compound

[@devilsolution9781]

Its in the cell wall

[@trojan403]

@@devilsolution9781 Would cooking/frying it do the same thing?

[@trojan403]

How did it go?

[@Deek57]

I definitely felt results after a month or two. Lion's mane cured my winter SADS(wife noticed bigtime this last year) and I've felt great during very busy 12hr/day work seasons that normally wear me down, even with a lot less sleep and a newborn. I wasn't expecting the results I got, but was determined to give it a couple months to see if it made a difference. I'm glad I did and I'll be taking it forever at this point.

[@ShoshinShow]

Wow, thanks for sharing your story, Deek!

[@InfoSeekerOO7]

My understanding is that you only grow about 800 new neurons per day. Practice certainly does increase neuronal connections. And strengthen their Pathways to complete a task easier. I appreciate the efforts though I'm taking it now will we will see. I'm dealing with some pretty serious memory problems at the present time. Some people would say it's aging because I'm 65 but from what I understand you can have the same brain at 85 as you had at 20. But diet and exercise are direly important to maintain.

[@ShoshinShow]

And sleep!! The way I see it is that the fundamentals always come first and the supplements are enhancements. Practice is how we remember, so 65 or 85, you got this! ✊

[@jasonmacdonald8057]

that was very interesting, great initiative in wanting to test the claim regarding lion's mane. I hove 2 comments about the experiement: first, if lion's mane helps develop new neuro-pathways maybe one month is not enough, second is that for such an experiment a control group if fundamentally important because, as you briefly mentioned, becoming better at memory test is definitely a factor that needs to be considered and if you ever decide to retry this test on a longer period of time this factor might become very significant and give false correlations. having someone who doesn't take lion's mane but does the memory test at the same intervals as you you make it possible to factor out the "getting better at memory tests" effect. I have recently started doing memory games because I worry about my memory loss and I was surprised how fast I got better at it.

[@ShoshinShow]

Thanks so much for the tips, Jason. Yeah I came to similar conclusions. We improved our experimenting strategy. Check out our latest Vitamin D test and let me know what you think of the method! kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2jQqZKgeN-BZ6c Taking the pills for longer is an option for sure. I’d love to see more of us doing tests like these to see how nootropics work for us. Apart from methodology, it’ll also affect every individual slightly differently. At the end of the day, I agree that doing the tests alone will improve memory! The real work always works.

[@shadowxphoenix8674]

i belive it definitely needs more time a month is not long enough

[@basedbari6680]

0:03 when you’re high and get up to do something 😂

[@gertrudesmergenderge3590]

Appreciate the effort you put into this !

[@ShoshinShow]

Thanks Gertrude! Playing the games was the most fun haha. More to come!

[@selinaali9367]

Thank you for a thorough and helpful review. You clearly went through a lot of effort. This deserves a lot more views. I feel lions mane acts differently in men than in women though.

[@ShoshinShow]

Effects on biological male and female and differences are worth capturing for sure! Thanks for the love 💚🙏🙌

[@lionsmanesideeffects]

Is it safe to take Lion's Mane mushroom?

[@ShoshinShow]

That’s something you’ll want to discuss with your healthcare professional. As someone who is healthy and not allergic to anything, it was safe for me to experiment with!

[@ShoshinShow]

PROTECT YOUR EARS AT 5:53 onwards. Volume gets loud. Sorry! ALSO... What is better? Mycelium only products or fruiting body based products? I did another experiment for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4Swq3miorJqhqM

[@MrRADicalOfficial]

Hey, you should also try and experiment with Spirulina and MCT as those are two I'm going to get into myself soon. I've read good things about them! Also, you could try other mushrooms too like Rieshi and Turkey Tail.

[@ArachnidSoul]

The mushrooms that enhance my memory the most, and the fastest (within a couple hours) are psilocybin mushrooms. The enhanced memory I get from them lets me remember things from a loooong time ago. Meaning I have vivid memories about things that happened decades ago in my childhood, that I have not thought about since, or have only thought about very vaguely. I remember things like clothing I was wearing 25 years ago when my dad took me to the grocery store, as he made a certain comment. At times it's like someone opened up all the filing cabinets in my brain, and I'm able to look at everything to make connections between things, sense of things, and really put myself back in those moments. Being able to have those vivid memories, and experience them with a new level of empathy for people (even those people I usually dislike), is wonderful. Also being able to understand the emotion that goes with each memory, while not having to experience the emotions is priceless. It allows me to think about things, that I might otherwise try to never think about, without having the negative emotions that might go with those memories. Also I get to remember a lot of great things, I forgot decades ago. This was the case even a couple hours into my first psilocybin mushroom session. For anyone curious, I had 1.7 grams that session, but I have also noticed (to a smaller degree) vivid memory recall with micro-dosing (which I don't usually do). I've gone to talk therapy for over 5 years, but in a lot of ways, I did more therapy, and grew more from one time using the psilocybin mushrooms. After using the mushrooms, I felt much more capable of addressing issues with my therapist, because I understood my life, history, emotions, and mental strength much more. Every time using the mushrooms has been nice, but the first time, was one of the most meaningful experiences of my life.

[@ShoshinShow]

Cool experience! Thanks so much for sharing! Lots of interesting research around psilocybin that we’ve been getting into during Learning Club (a learning segment I host on Twitch every Monday at 12PM EST). This reminds me that our dreams work in the same way of processing memories, events, and emotions. So it’s neat that you experienced vivid moments through psilocybin. Cheers!

[@trojan403]

Really cool man, thanks for sharing :)

[@SpartanG229]

When I was 14 I had suffered a traumatic brain injury from a quad wreck. I have adhd on top of it, from the quad wreck I suffer from memory loss. I’ve been searching for ways to make my memory better hope this works

[@ShoshinShow]

That’s a tough start. Let us know how it goes for ya. All the best brother

[@SpartanG229]

@@ShoshinShow Thank you, i will see how this goes

[@Chillyp3]

A little late but i would not recommend host defence supplements because they use a ton of grain filler so you mainly just getting grain. I would highly recommend freshcap mushrooms they actually use potent mushroom fruiting body extracts and no grain fillers. Just a heads up.

[@ShoshinShow]

Great stuff, Aidan. Thanks 🙏

[@ZakiRoamsAround]

Host Defense's lion's mane seems to only use the mycelium portion. A study showed that lion's mane mycelium and fruiting body each contained a different compound, and both compounds were significant. I wonder if the experience would have been any different if you used both fruiting body and mycelium.

[@ShoshinShow]

Great point, Zaki! I wanted to test how the different compounds affect our bodies. That’s what I tested in this experiment from a fitness lens: Mycelium vs. Fruiting Body kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4Swq3miorJqhqM

[@BLAZINGSTR8DANK420]

I'm taking this for University studies/exams. I find shrooms help with learning and mental health. It is rare to find shrooms, so this is my next best option.

[@ShoshinShow]

You know what also helps with learning and mental health? 8 hours of sleep consistently every night. Read: “why we sleep” for the amazing studies.

[@BLAZINGSTR8DANK420]

@@ShoshinShow I agree sleep is what most of my classmates lack. I find it helps to learn new material better.

[@neptronix]

I find lion's mane to be useful for everything except memory, I'm still glad i got suckered into trying it by the nootropic folks. :)

[@ShoshinShow]

Ahahahah v interesting!

[@neptronix]

Yeah it seems to be good for pain relief and also puts a big dent in my pollution sensitivity. The extract you took will change your experience. There's apparently a lot of controversy/confusion on which process is best, and each method produces a different balance of substances that we've barely just started identifying and understanding. It may give me a boost of creativity but how do you evaluate that..

[@MochaRose990]

what brand do you prefer?

[@neptronix]

@@MochaRose990 Don't have a preferred brand at this time.

[@MochaRose990]

@@neptronix ok, thanks anyway!

[@kaystephan2610]

I would recommend a much longer duration. A very small double blind placebo controlled study was conducted and on an Alzheimers Test people showed significat improvements. In other areas no improvements could be detected. The tests were done after 8, 12 and 16 weeks - so 56, 84 and 112 days.

[@ShoshinShow]

I’d also recommend a much longer duration! Let us know how your experiments go 🤙

[@kaystephan2610]

@@ShoshinShow I don't really intend on using it myself cause I'm 23 and I have zero issues with memory and such stuff. I do however intend to use some liquid Lion's Mane extract for my mother (but I also wanna use pills). My mom has pretty advanced "vascular dementia". To say it uncharmingly, she's gone down the drain a lot so I do not expect this to magically restore her. But maybe she's a bit more..."awake" and a bit more talkative. That would already suffice if she could at least answer yes or no to questions. I don't know if it will do anything but I will try it out.

[@justinphillips1761]

There's a little story I've heard of a gentleman who has got his nerves cut in his back or neck because of a pinch of some sort this was successful for yrs. He starts taking a bunch of mushroom stuff and some kind of regrowth occurred, although bad for him if true.. Amazing

[@ShoshinShow]

Interesting

[@houghchrst1]

You are not supposed to use the dry form. It is meant to be taken as a tincture or eaten in its natural form.

[@ShoshinShow]

Interesting!

[@christopherbrock7934]

Oh my lorddddd!!! Here you are! I saw your face and the thumbnail and my mind just fizzled. I'm like "I KNOW who THIS IS!!" So excited to see the content of your channel and see you in the next season of Wayne 😇❤❤❤

[@ShoshinShow]

I’m not sure who you think I am ahahahha but loving this energy. Thanks for the great vibes 🤘😆

[@christopherbrock7934]

@@ShoshinShow if I could upload the picture to this platform I would show you! you mean to tell me you're not Ciera Bravo? If not you two are doppelgangers. None the less the energy is still the same; the content within your videos is ideally what people need in such an oversaturated environment; readily seen as genuine. You give your heart and I'm sure I'm not the only one to have seen that thus far.

[@nuevouser2279]

@@christopherbrock7934 Ciara Bravo? Dafuk? xD haha you're definitely consuming a different kind of mushrooms bro 🍄

[@LoudSound14]

Love the honesty and objectivity!

[@ShoshinShow]

🙏

[@waltersobchak7275]

I use low dose speed daily for my ADD and memory. It works well for me. I’m a mess without it

[@ShoshinShow]

How long did you try to go without it?

[@waltersobchak7275]

@@ShoshinShow two years. It’s almost like I have Alzheimer’s without it. I’ve done this for almost thirty years. Minus the two that I refrained from using it. I use it strictly medicinal. Believe it or not it is also prescribing for this same issues. Google Desoxyn and look at the active ingredient

[@ShoshinShow]

Very cool! I’ll be adding Desoxyn to my upcoming learning club. Thanks for sharing, Walter!

[@twylacastaneda7117]

If you have to have it every day it's a crutch, not a positive benefit. Ive used and known users my whole life and it'll get ya..be careful. Stay sober if you don't need it. And for gods sakes hydrate!!!

[@waltersobchak7275]

@@twylacastaneda7117 been doing it for almost 30 years daily except for the two years I abstained. I don’t smoke or inject anything. About 10mg in the morning and I’m good all day. I love to eat and sleep to much to go balls to the walls.

[@arag1030]

Other than being a very mild stimulant for me, I too didn’t find any noticeable changes with the supplement.

[@ShoshinShow]

Different strokes for different folks! Thanks Ara!

[@Testeverything123]

I believe it may be better over a longer time. We will see I just ordered some.

[@ShoshinShow]

All the best!! 🍄💪

[@warriora7245]

Hello thought I’d jump in and comment that for men specifically lions mane can harm DHT levels (somewhat responsible for sex drive) while this mushroom helps my adhd, I find if I take it too long and too much of it, I’m way too critical of everything and I almost remember too much🤣

[@ShoshinShow]

Thanks so much for sharing your experience! I’m gonna look into the relationship with DHT and see what studies I can find on it. Cool info, warrior!

[@songy5003]

I used the powder and I took it 3 times a day, and I felt it within 4 days and it keeps coming. I'm not sure why the capsule says to only take 2 once a day. I'm not sure if it's concentrated, but I know the use of the powder 3 times a day is very very noticeable.

[@ShoshinShow]

Wow 😯

[@GIGS_SPORES_sells_on_Instagra0]

👀👆👉🍄🍁🌍✅.

[@PachamamaGLORY]

Try Namaste Lions Mane, it is made from fruiting body, i felt significant improvement on an empty stomach. I do not drink coffee or consume any caffeine but could tell this is a much better caffeine alternative, no jitters.

[@jasonbaxter3658]

45 days isn't enough time to see the benefits of this in my opinion. I also think the benefits are greater the older you are.

[@ShoshinShow]

Thanks Jason! What amount of time do you this is enough?

[@shy-guy5544]

I tried this brand and did not notice any appreciable improvement in my memory. In addition, I understand that when you stop taking Lion’s mane mushroom, all of its benefits disappear.

[@ShoshinShow]

Thanks for sharing, Steve! 🤓

[@Ralphtakesit2thetop]

@official michaelchase hit me up I want it

[@arnoldasskulskis9276]

Its interesting because most of the benefits are in tincture. Thats because mushroom cell walls are made of chitin, a natural fibrous substance generally considered to be indigestible in the human gut. So in other words if non extracted mushroom powder is consumed, most of the compounds would pass right through the human digestive tract because all those valuable components lies behind chitin walls which are only reachable by double extracting and making a tincture (with alcohol and water). People dont even know how to use them and buys in capsules which is a waste of money:).

[@ShoshinShow]

Thanks Arnoldas! Is there an extraction process you do yourself or are there brands you trust to buy from?

[@arnoldasskulskis9276]

@@ShoshinShow i grew lions mane mushroom by myself(theres plenty mushroom kits out there and it costs only 30~$). Can get plenty flushes and easily a kilogram of lions mane. And extraction process is pretty easy,you just have to dry a bit lions mane and then put in a jar combined with 40~60% alcohol for 2 to 6 weeks,then the other part is to boil them,and then you combine alcohol extract with boiled one and here you go,have hundreds of dollars worth of tincture with all unlocked benefits:)

[@ShoshinShow]

@@arnoldasskulskis9276 very cool! I tried growing my own but the block grew mold. Imma try again and see how it turns out. Thanks for the deets on extraction.. I’m a bit confused and will probably need to watch a video to understand how it’s done, so that I can replicate lol. Thanks again!

[@celticlass8573]

I would say for anyone who would like to do an experiment like this, to do it more than 30 days, ideally a minimum of 3 months. A month really isn't long enough for your mind to make the changes that come with seeing results. Remember that powdered mushrooms aren't the same as prescription drugs, where you would expect to start to see the changes within a few days. Mushrooms help your body to get back to where it should be, and that takes time.

[@ShoshinShow]

Love your mindset! Thanks for sharing!

[@galaxiax3284]

Thank you I’m on a quest to see which brand and or firm to try but thanks for your honesty.

[@ShoshinShow]

Have fun on your quest!

[@behindblueyes83sm]

You took the capsules which might benefit the brain but it will actually have a bigger benefit on your gut. The lions mane liquid extract by host defense is actually pretty powerful after like 2 months. I definitely noticed the effects after a half month or so of taking it.

[@lrwiersum]

I just subbed, because of your honesty.

[@ShoshinShow]

Honesty is the best policy 🤓

[@AmbituS_]

I watched a video on why host defense doesn’t work as well as it should. The benefits of Lion’s mane come from the fruiting body of the fungi, aka the mushroom. Host defense is well known for not having as much of the beneficial compounds that come from the mushroom itself simply because of the way it is grown and supplied. There are many ways to get extract from mushrooms, the best being to take extracts from the fruiting body (mushroom) and not the mycelium. Host defenses methods of growing and harvesting use myceliated grain along with some fruiting body of mushroom. This makes the concentrations of the beneficial compounds much less than companies that take mushroom extracts and provide those as a tablet vs myceliated grain. I’m currently about to try Nammex mushroom extracts and I’ll try to update my comment on here to see if I feel any results. I ordered Cordyceps and Lion’s Mane. Highly recommend another test with nammex extracts to see any differences. The numbers are vastly higher.

[@ShoshinShow]

Right on, Andrew! I’m looking into Oriveda now and trying Cordyceps as well! Excited to share the results 😁 When you say the “numbers are vastly higher” what do you mean?

[@lovinglife3847]

Taking a pill to improve your memory is like replacing one tire on your car. You first have to stop taking the poisons that are degrading your memory to begin with. Improve your chances by eliminating processed foods, alcohol, high carb diets and sugar. In addition, exercise is essential as is proper amount of sleep. Having said that I am male, age 67 and I had a two minute memory. Give me two minutes and I’ll remember it. After cleaning up my diet AND exercising (swimming), AND proper sleep. I did add lions mane supplement and I feel that my memory recall is improved but more research will be required before I can make a determination on the potential benefits of lions mane.

[@ShoshinShow]

Amen ^

[@Bay0Wulf]

Except this supplement was the Mycelium (analogous to “Roots”) rather than the Mushroom (the “Fruit”) of the fungi and everything I’ve read stress the Mushroom (Fruit) Itself and NOT the Mycelium.

[@ShoshinShow]

How’s this? Mycelium vs. Fruiting Body kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4Swq3miorJqhqM

[@turboterps]

you need to take nootropics longer than a month. It took me 3 months to see a change

[@AH4Z]

Combine it with 4 ounces organic beet root juice for nitric oxide boost.. vasodilation/increased circulation

[@ShoshinShow]

Coooool - I’m gonna look into this further! Thanks for the tip 🙏✌️

[@timothylongmore7325]

I red many comments claiming that host defense uses mycillium instead of the fruiting bodies and that isn't as potent. Paul Stamets developed these supliments so my moneys is that he used the mycillium because it's superiour. My thoughts on the hosts results are that she's pretty sharp already. I'm a forager and beginning grower and use fruiting bodies because that's what I have but If I couldn't forage I'd probably choose Host Defense products , and may for some that I can't find. Like cordyceps for example.

[@ShoshinShow]

I’m currently working on an experiment testing host defence Cordyceps against Oriveda (fruiting body only) so let’s see what happens! Thanks for watching 🙏

[@timothylongmore7325]

@@ShoshinShow I'll look forward to seeing it. I've been experimenting with lionsmane but didn't test my cognitive abilities ( or lack of). I have noticed obvious health benefits of chaga and reishi use on my general health. I've also used ginseng in tea form sparingly. Several cups in a week every six months or so.

[@Joel_v_777]

Do you think it will help you recover after a concussion?

[@ShoshinShow]

No idea - that’s something you’d want to ask a healthcare specialist and I’m not even sure they would know. Some answers are only found by doing 😌

[@macrosense]

I was going to make a joke about losing my keys, but I admire your production quality.

[@ShoshinShow]

Thanks Ryan! Knock knock

[@scottjackson163]

How are people supposed to know where the mushrooms they are buying were grown?

[@ShoshinShow]

I'd ask the supplier

[@erattas]

lions mane only shows a significant and lasting effect after 49 plus weeks of use

[@ShoshinShow]

Damn - I’d be interested in that video!

[@vidlover07]

You were using a weak brand of lions mane. I suggest you try oriveda lions mane. Ive taken it before it there's a huge difference in the quality of the product and memory/focus/processing speed. It's from the netherlands and it's an alcohol/water extract of both the fruiting body and mycelium (grown in a liquid substrate), they actually tell you how much of the active ingredients are in the capsules. It's a bit pricey, but one package will last 2 to 4 months depending on your dose. Great stuff

[@ShoshinShow]

That’s super helpful information! Thanks so much Memphis! Will have to redo this experiment with better brands. Cheers! ✌️

[@andrefecteau]

personally I think you are better off growing it, then dry it, grind it and mix with spices that you add to food, soup etc...nothing like the "real thing"...all that "you gotta extract it" is non sense...I've been on it for about a month and it's amazing for me...unlimited energy, reduced appetite, deep sleep, little cravings for sugar or booze...good luck to all

[@ShoshinShow]

You might be on to something, Andre!

[@andrefecteau]

@@ShoshinShow Thank you...I just started a bit of Chaga in the morning coffee, yes commerical and ground, but with amazing effects...it's interesting when I eat something now I get a huge rush of energy...what is becoming more evident is the human body needs fungus! Like the earth, what is below the ground is a world on it own...that Paul Stamets is the mushroom guru, check out his stuff on you tube...

[@ethimself5064]

It typically takes up to 3 months for results.

[@ShoshinShow]

Quick results or bust?

[@ethimself5064]

@@ShoshinShow NOOOOOOOOOOO😱😉

[@Robert-Beaty]

In memory tests 2 and 3, did you reuse the same words and images? If so, any benefit in memory could be due to practice. It's well known in the memory literature that practice leads to better recall. I did a tiny little experiment in grad school with just two participants, but it showed that even when doing subsequent memory tests with novel words to remember, they got better at memorizing. It was like "remembering" was a skill that got better at in general, regardless of what they were trying to remember. Kind of like working out your legs in the gym can make you run a little faster, it was like memorizing these cards helped them remember other stuff over the longer term, too.

[@ShoshinShow]

Different words each time. Although practice makes better in any task 📈

[@ronarron2018]

Will you be independent on this? or can you stop and still focus?

[@ShoshinShow]

Super focused.

[@anthonyflorez3645]

I've started on week 2. Don't take them before bed, woke up spacey. Trying 1 morning 1 midday but still not convinced.

[@ShoshinShow]

Yeah I hear that!

[@stbam1965]

I don't believe reviews that have a link for you to buy the product. BECAUSE they are making money off it if you click and buy.

[@ShoshinShow]

Thanks an excellent approach!

[@justinhodge7319]

host defense is bunk that’s why i used it but have recently switch to freshcap

[@ShoshinShow]

Sweet 👍

[@arjunratnadev]

arright, I got two brands "Mahogany" and "Rooted active naturals" gonna buy it right now

[@winstonwright8374]

From my understanding, the fruit body doesn’t have all of the good stuff in it. The inner part is what you want for “cognitive” stuff. I could be wrong but idk.

[@ShoshinShow]

Thanks for sharing, Winston! This is a relatively new area for me as well. From scanning the comments from self proclaimed experts, it appears that fruiting body IS the magic stuff, whereas the roots (mycelium) is not... I have yet to test this myself and the results are varied. This is the latest of what I understand.

[@mercedese5507]

I took it for a few months and did not notice any changes. NONE.

[@ShoshinShow]

Thanks for this - this is why it’s so important to try it to see what the effects are like for you. 👏

[@thinkaboutit6029]

I had a similar result which is no noticeable difference. There are videos on this platform explaining why. It appears these supplements are mostly fillers and contain almost no actual fruiting body which is the actual mushroom! This is typical of all mushroom supplements made in the US. It isn't profitable to make mushroom supplements in the US. The labor costs alone would kill you. Think about it for a few minutes. It makes perfect sense.

[@ShoshinShow]

Excellent point! I’ll be looking into other brands and redoing this experiment. PS: I love how your username is think about it and then you told me to think about it 😆

[@thinkaboutit6029]

@@ShoshinShow oh yeah, I did

[@thinkaboutit6029]

@@ShoshinShow I have the same kind of memory you do. It's frustrating. I'm been on the same hunt for something to help with it. I've been using lions mane smart shrooms. I'm about to change bc I believe they're using a placebo now. The product about a month ago came in a chocolate color when previously it was a tan mushroom color. Idk what they're using but I don't think it's a mushroom.

[@thinkaboutit6029]

@@ShoshinShow the best memory food I've tried is blueberries. They work really well. Only problem is I'm on the road a lot and can't always get them

[@ShoshinShow]

Blueberries!!! Delicious!

[@TheChineseBaker]

How long does lions mane take until you start feeling the effects?

[@ShoshinShow]

🤷🏽‍♀️ I didn’t “feel” the effects to be able to measure the time. Usually powder meds should take 30-60mins at most.

[@RichardSnook]

I would like to see what happens if you keep talking it. It’s good for nerve health and spine injuries

[@ShoshinShow]

Have you tried it?

[@herradiography]

This is a great video. Thanks

[@maddyany8190]

Hey. Love your channel. Which did you like better? Lions mane or bacopa?

[@ShoshinShow]

Thanks! That’s a tough one to answer. Here are my thoughts: Bacopa worked but gave me some side effects, which I didn’t enjoy. Lionsmane was mycelium only so I’m gonna reserve making a decision until I’ve tried fruiting body based supps.

[@jsprunger6246]

The problem with this test is you are increasing your skill at the activity which throws the entire experiment out the window.

[@GIGS_SPORES_sells_on_Instagra0]

👀👆👉🍄🍁🌍✅.

[@ShoshinShow]

100% agreed - we can overcome this with a large sample size. If you try it, link the results!

[@shadowxphoenix8674]

i find it definitely works but the longer you take it the better results you get its sure not going to work over night -and there's a way to improve it with Microdose: Neuro (Lions Mane and Niacin) -

[@relaxdean1568]

Yeah, i saw the same podcast tonight. Went ahead and ordered some lion's mane and some cordycept. Hope it works

[@ShoshinShow]

Isn’t the science so compelling?! Enjoy them both! Excited to try cordyceps myself!!

[@grantsabadish9114]

@@ShoshinShow cordyceps are cool. Vasodilation.