Lion's Mane

monicakm · ‎03-16-2010

Does anyone take this supplement? There are so many and so many strengths.

Thanks

Trinity11 · ‎11-16-2014

@monicakm wrote:
Does anyone take this supplement? There are so many and so many strengths.
Thanks

No as it interferes with blood thinners (often prescribed after a heart attack).

The only supplements I take are checked out with my cardiologist, who said heart patients need to be exceptionally careful with them as they often do more harm than good @monicakm .

monicakm · ‎03-16-2010

@Trinity11

Thank you so much! I guess this is something I'm going to really have to watch. I'll add it to my followup notes with my surgeon.

Trinity11 · ‎11-16-2014

@monicakm wrote:
@Trinity11

Thank you so much! I guess this is something I'm going to really have to watch. I'll add it to my followup notes with my surgeon.

@monicakm , do you also have a cardiologist too? I have both an interventionist and a cardiologist. The cardiologist you usually see four times a year the first year. If you are on aspirin, Brilinta or Plavix, you need to be careful. Some blood pressure drugs you should not drink grapefruit juice too.

World Traveler · ‎02-02-2015

In May of this year I purchased a bottle of Lion's Mane, as I understood it helped with keeping the brain cells in good condition. Although I don't have Parkinson's disease or depression, I read many places where Lion's Mane is good for those issues, prevention and improvement of those conditions. Mainly I wanted it because it is supposed to benefit the immune health.

I started using it for about one week and something just didn't feel right, mainly in the head area. I was somewhat dizzy. I stopped for a few days and then tried again, but the same feeling came back. I have put the bottle aside for now.

Perhaps I'll try again sometime, as it seems to have many benefits as I get older. Could be just the brand I used or it is interfering with supplements I am already taking.

Icegoddess · ‎03-19-2010

I grew it earlier this year. It was fun to grow and pretty, but I didn't care for it. As far as a supplement, I haven't had any inclination to take it, but if it interferes with blood thinners, I would be concerned that it might also increase the probability of blood clots. I don't take blood thinners, but I do have a genetic propensity to clot more than the average population, so I'll pass.

tansy · ‎01-02-2011

So many You Tubers are endorsing this product lately. I admit I was interested in it but I will check it out more.

monicakm · ‎03-16-2010

@Trinity11

Yes, I have a cardiologist too. I don't believe I've ever heard of an interventionist. Did you mean Internist? I'm on a blood thinner but I think I can get off of it at some point and then take a baby asprin?? My followup isn't until Dec 1.