Hericium mushroom

Best for

Strengthen your memory

Large effect, needs confirmation for 2–32 weeks · 6 studies , n=43

25 papers · 4 claims · 73 outcomes scored · 4 positive

Outcomes

What hericium mushroom actually does, by outcome

Each row is one outcome with effect size, evidence base, the dose that worked in trials, and time to first effect. Magnitude tiers come from native-unit MCID where available, Cohen's d otherwise.

Outcome Effect size Evidence Dose Weeks Rank

Strengthen your memory Large effect, needs confirmation

Names, conversations, faces, and details stick instead of dissolving.

6 RCTs n=43 0.3–3000 mg 2–32 wk

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large

6 RCTs n=43

0.3–3000 mg

2–32 wk

—

Sharpen focus and mental stamina Promising early signal

Concentrate longer, resist distraction, and stay mentally sharp through demanding tasks.

2 meta-analyses n=43 1800 mg 4 wk #9/40

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moderate

2 meta-analyses n=43 Meta-analyzed

1800 mg

4 wk

#9 /40

Slow cognitive decline in dementia Faint early signal

Memory, attention, and orientation hold up longer before fading.

3 meta-analyses n=72 1050–3200 mg 12–49 wk #7/23

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small

3 meta-analyses n=72 Meta-analyzed

1050–3200 mg

12–49 wk

#7 /23

Boost overall cognitive performance Not enough research

Broad gains in memory, speed, and mental sharpness at once.

1 RCT n=36 3000 mg —

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1 RCT n=36

3000 mg

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Outcome	Effect	Evidence	Dose	Weeks	Rank
Strengthen your memory Large effect, needs confirmation	large	6 RCTs n=43	0.3–3000 mg	2–32 wk	—
Sharpen focus and mental stamina Promising early signal	moderate	2 meta-analyses n=43 Meta-analyzed	1800 mg	4 wk	#9/40
Slow cognitive decline in dementia Faint early signal	small	3 meta-analyses n=72 Meta-analyzed	1050–3200 mg	12–49 wk	#7/23
Boost overall cognitive performance Not enough research	trivial	1 RCT n=36	3000 mg	—	—

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Risk profile

Adverse events and known drug interactions

Safety events

acute respiratory distress syndrome severe

wounds mild

hair loss mild

dry mouth mild

tremor mild

headache mild

gastrointestinal disturbance mild

stomach discomfort mild

Sources

Generated August 14, 2026

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