Can I take BCAA with Lion's Mane?

Understanding the interactions, benefits, and safety of combining these two powerful supplements.

BCAA
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Lion's Mane

Short answer

We found no documented interaction between BCAAs and Lion's mane in the sources below. That isn't proof the combination is right for you: check each one's cautions, and ask your pharmacist if you take medication.

BCAAs (branched-chain amino acids)

What it is: Leucine, isoleucine and valine: amino acids from protein foods that muscles can use for energy.

What the research says: There's little evidence they help endurance. With weight training they might help muscle, but it isn't clear they do more than eating enough protein.

Cautions

  • A diet with enough protein already gives 10 to 20 g a day; up to another 20 g a day from supplements seems safe.

In Holitro: BCAA (600 mg per capsule)

Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Dietary Supplements for Exercise and Athletic Performance (updated March 2021)

Lion's mane

What it is: An edible mushroom used in East Asian medicine, sold for memory, mood and stress.

What the research says: Limited human studies suggest it may help memory and mood in some groups, such as older adults with mild memory problems. Most research is in the lab.

Cautions

  • Reported side effects include stomach discomfort, nausea and skin rash.

Medicines to check

  • Talk to your clinician if you take any medicine

In Holitro: Lion's Mane (500 mg per capsule)

Source: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, About Herbs: Lion's Mane Mushroom (updated June 2024)

Check with your doctor or pharmacist, especially if you take medication.

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Educational information only, not medical advice. This reflects general ingredient overlap, not a personalized safety review. Always check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining supplements, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or nursing, or manage a health condition. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.

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