Lion's Mane produces measurable increases in REM. Get the right kind!
Best source is Life Cyckel liquid: Lion's Mane+ Liquid Double Extract — Life Cykel US
(Powder sources didn't yielded results for me. Later, I learned the science why.)
What it is
Lion's Mane Tincture (an extract in an alcohol-based liquid)
It's an extract from Lion's Mane mushroom - a common nootropic supplement.
("Nootropic" means it's for cognitive enhancement).
What it does
When I take Lion's Mane before bed, I reliably get an extra 20-30 minutes REM sleep in the second half of the night. (According to my Oura ring.) Subjectively, I'm more inclined to have more vivid, colorful dreams on nights I use Lion's Mane. Conversely, when I cycle off, there's a noticable step-down in my REM.
Lion's Mane has long been a common nootropic recommendation for daytime use - Increase focus, memory, creativity, etc. I prefer the Qualia Mind concoction for work hours (see another post), so letf Lion's Mane in the cabinet for a while. Until... someone suggested it for sleep enhancement. It worked beautifully for me!
How much and when
3 droppers-full, mixed into water or another drink, 1-2 hours before going to bed.
(I'm 155 lbs. 4 droppers-full if you're 200 lbs. 2 droppers if you're 100 lbs.)
I tried a double dose one night... and my dreams were super vivid and colorful! I even woke up remembering smells! It was a single experiment, so maybe not repeatable... but I'm not inclined to push it.
Where to get it
Life Cykel is the best source: Lion's Mane+ Liquid Double Extract — Life Cykel US
Avoid the powder versions sold at your specialty stores. After I tried those and reported no perceived improvement, others affirmed their similar non-results. Eventually I learned there's a bio-availability issue. Other tinctures (liquid) might be effective, but Dave Asprey dove deep into it and says Life Cykel has the best process to extract without damaging, and then deliver it so your body can use it.
(I haven't tried the many other mushroom tinctures from Life Cykel. Someday, but for now I'm tracking other upgrades and practices.)
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