Check before you startThis one has documented interactions with medication classes where the consequences are serious. If you take any prescription medicine, run it past a pharmacist before starting.
How long to take it
Twelve to sixteen weeks in the available trials.
Who it's actually for
People exploring cognitive support, with realistic expectations.
Safe upper limit
UnverifiedNo formal limit; 500–3,000 mg daily in trials
Generally well tolerated. Allergic reactions reported, including skin and respiratory.
No source attached yet. Treat this as a starting point, not a citation, until reviewed.
Interactions to know about
- Blood thinners / antiplatelets — Warfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, clopidogrel, aspirin
- Diabetes medication — Metformin, insulin, gliclazide, SGLT2 inhibitors
Other supplements:
Run your full list through the interaction check.
Practical notes
- Fruiting body and mycelium products differ substantially — check which you're buying.
- Human trials are few and small.