Lion's Mane Mico-Leo · Hifas da Terra | 70 capsules

Why we selected it

Mico-Leo by Hifas da Terra is a pure organic Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus) fruiting body extract in vegetable capsules — a single-ingredient formula designed for easy daily integration, suitable for different lifestyles and dietary approaches. Cultivated by Hifas da Terra in Galicia, Spain, under certified organic conditions, and processed using their proprietary Green Extraction Technology Hifas® to preserve the full natural compound profile. Gluten-free, GMO-free and vegan.

In traditional East Asian medicine, Lion's Mane has long been associated with the support of cognitive vitality, mental clarity and nervous system health. It is particularly popular with people who prioritise mental performance, sustained focus and long-term brain health as part of a broader longevity routine — including professionals managing high cognitive workloads, students, and older adults interested in proactive nervous system support. These associations are rooted in traditional use; Lion's Mane does not hold EFSA-authorised health claims for cognitive or neurological function.

The Green Extraction Technology Hifas® is Hifas da Terra's proprietary process for obtaining high-purity, high-potency mushroom extracts without aggressive chemical solvents, maximising the bioavailability of the natural compound profile. All Hifas da Terra mushrooms are cultivated in Galicia under controlled organic conditions — not wild-harvested — ensuring batch-to-batch consistency, full traceability and standardised compound levels that wild-sourced mushrooms cannot guarantee.

At Corecel we selected Mico-Leo as our reference single-mushroom Lion's Mane product for its pure fruiting body extract, organic certification with Galician traceability, and Hifas da Terra's rigorous quality framework. It is the product of choice for those who want to focus specifically on Lion's Mane at a meaningful and consistent concentration — without additional mushrooms, botanicals or excipients.

These ingredients are described by their traditional use and do not hold EFSA-authorised health claims. As with any food supplement, results may vary from person to person. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Check the product label for exact ingredient amounts per serving. Not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Lion's Mane mushroom and where does it come from?
Lion's Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is a medicinal and culinary mushroom native to North America, Europe and Asia. It grows naturally on hardwood trees — particularly beech, oak and walnut — and is named for its striking cascading white spines. It has been used in East Asian traditional medicine and cuisine for centuries, particularly in Japan (where it is known as yamabushitake — "mountain monk mushroom") and China (hóu tóu gū — "monkey head mushroom"). Hifas da Terra cultivates it in Galicia, Spain, under certified organic conditions.

Who is Mico-Leo typically used by?
Mico-Leo is primarily chosen by people who prioritise cognitive vitality, mental clarity and nervous system support as part of their daily wellness routine. This includes professionals managing high cognitive workloads, students during periods of intense study, older adults interested in proactive brain health, and anyone following a broader longevity protocol who wants to include a well-studied tonic mushroom with a specific traditional association with the nervous system. It is also commonly used by people who already take Reishi or Cordyceps and want to add Lion's Mane individually at a full single-mushroom dose.

What are hericenones and why are they specific to the fruiting body?
Hericenones are a family of bioactive aromatic compounds — including isoindolinones and diterpenoid derivatives — found exclusively in the fruiting body of Hericium erinaceus. 

What is the difference between hericenones and erinacines?
Both are bioactive compound families found in Hericium erinaceus, but they come from different parts of the fungus. Hericenones are found in the fruiting body — the above-ground, mature part of the mushroom. Erinacines (cyathane diterpenoids) are found in the mycelium — the underground root-like structure. Mico-Leo uses fruiting body extract, which is the natural source of hericenones. 

What are beta-glucans and why do they matter in mushroom extracts?
Beta-glucans are polysaccharides found in the cell walls of medicinal mushrooms. They are the primary bioactive compounds in mushroom extracts and the most extensively studied component of functional fungi. Hifas da Terra standardises its extracts for beta-glucan content to ensure consistent potency across every production batch. 

Why choose Mico-Leo over a multi-mushroom formula like Mico-Five?
Mico-Leo contains only Lion's Mane fruiting body extract — no other mushrooms, botanicals or additives. It is the right choice if you want to focus specifically on Lion's Mane at a higher concentrated dose, or if you already take other mushroom products and want to add Lion's Mane individually. Multi-mushroom formulas like Mico-Five (Reishi, Shiitake, Maitake, Sun mushroom and Chaga) offer broader botanical coverage at lower individual concentrations per mushroom. The best choice depends on whether you want depth — one mushroom at a full dose — or breadth — multiple mushrooms at lower doses each.

Is Mico-Leo from wild-harvested or cultivated mushrooms?
Mico-Leo uses cultivated Lion's Mane grown by Hifas da Terra in Galicia, Spain — not wild-harvested.

Is Mico-Leo suitable for vegans?
Yes. Mico-Leo contains only organic Lion's Mane fruiting body extract in a plant-derived (HPMC) vegetable capsule. There are no animal-derived ingredients, fillers, binders or excipients. The product is vegan, gluten-free and GMO-free. Check the product label to confirm the full allergen declaration before use.

Can I take Mico-Leo every day long-term?
Medicinal mushrooms have a long tradition of use as daily tonic supplements in East Asian wellness traditions, used consistently over extended periods rather than as short-term interventions. Check the product label for the recommended daily dose and consult your healthcare professional if you have specific health conditions. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.