# Lion's Mane Memory Meta-analysis: What the Evidence Says
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Category: evidence-review
Summary: Lion's Mane Memory Meta-analysis has 2 source documents in the current Migaku evidence database. The strongest available sources in this first pass are system
Last reviewed: 2026-06-10
Reviewed by: Migaku Evidence Review
# Lion's Mane Memory Meta-analysis: What the Evidence Says

## Quick Answer

Lion's Mane Memory Meta-analysis has 2 source documents in the current Migaku evidence database. The strongest available sources in this first pass are systematic review, so conclusions should be framed as evidence-aware guidance rather than medical advice.

## Key Takeaways

- This page is generated only from sources stored in the Migaku evidence knowledge base.
- Current evidence mix: 1 systematic review, 1 narrative review.
- Claims should be interpreted with the source type, study design, population, and publication date in mind.
- This article is educational and does not replace care from a qualified clinician.

## Evidence Map

| Source | Evidence type | Level | Date | Identifier |
| --- | --- | ---: | --- | --- |
| Benefits, side effects, and uses of Hericium erinaceus as a supplement: a systematic review | systematic review | 1 | 2025-09-01 | 10.3389/fnut.2025.1641246 |
| Natural Molecules for Brain Health and Resilience | narrative review | 3 | 2026-05-13 | 10.3390/ijms27104343 |

## What The Sources Report

- Lion's mane mushroom contains multiple phytochemicals, such as-glucan and hericenones, which promote NGF synthesisErinacines have also been found to prevent neuronal death, promote neurite outgrowth, and support the maintenance of neuronal functions. [Menon Arya (2025); evidence level 1]
- Microsoft Excel was used to extract data from the selected studies and to assess the risk of bias. [Menon Arya (2025); evidence level 1]
- Figure 1 Thus, in the present review we aimed to summarize the preclinical and clinical evidence of selected nutraceuticals, focusing on biotin, flavonoids especially luteolin, folic acid, Huperzine A, Lion's mane, olive oil polyphenols (oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol [HT]), and palmitoylethanolamide (PEA). [Venetsanaki Vasiliki (2026); evidence level 3]
- The present narrative review highlights current mechanistic insights, as well as evidence from experimental and clinical studies regarding their potential roles in supporting cognitive function, modulating neuroinflammation, and mitigating neurodegenerative processes. [Venetsanaki Vasiliki (2026); evidence level 3]

## How To Read This Evidence

Evidence level 1 generally reflects systematic reviews or meta-analyses. Level 2 includes randomized trials, guidelines, or public-health guidance. Level 3 usually reflects observational or narrative-review evidence. Level 4 is weaker or early-stage evidence. The level is a sorting aid, not a final quality grade.

## Practical Interpretation

There is at least one systematic-review style source in the current set, so it deserves more weight than single-study evidence. For lion's mane memory meta-analysis, the next editorial step is to add more targeted sources and separate strong findings from early or indirect evidence.

## Limits Of This First Pass

This is a small-batch MVP article. It uses the first ingested sources for this topic and should be expanded with more targeted searches, license review, and human editorial checks before being treated as a definitive review.

## References

- Menon Arya (2025). Benefits, side effects, and uses of Hericium erinaceus as a supplement: a systematic review. DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2025.1641246. PMCID: PMC12434001. PMID: 40959699. License: CC BY 4.0. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12434001/
- Venetsanaki Vasiliki (2026). Natural Molecules for Brain Health and Resilience. DOI: 10.3390/ijms27104343. PMCID: PMC13207114. PMID: 42196321. License: CC BY 4.0. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC13207114/

## Safety Note

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