Comparison
Lion's Mane vs Noopept
Lion's Mane
Medicinal mushroom (Hericium erinaceus) that stimulates Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) production. Supports neurogenesis and myelin.
Noopept
Russian-developed proline-containing dipeptide ~1000x more potent than piracetam by weight. Often grouped with racetams.
| Field | Lion's Mane | Noopept |
|---|---|---|
| Category | adaptogen | peptide |
| Dose range | 500–3000mg | 10–30mg |
| Half-life | 8h | 0.5h |
| Onset | — | 20min |
| Evidence | EVIDENCEB | EVIDENCEB |
| Safety | ●●●●● | ●●●●○ |
| Legal (US) | USOTC | USUnscheduled |
| PubMed refs | 280 | 90 |
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