🍄Brain Fog, Winter, and MS: Why I’m adding Lion’s Mane to my routine

Lili Marchand
2 days ago
3 min read

It’s November.

Quebec is grey, wet, cold, and honestly… not the most inspiring vibe.

It’s 2°C today, soon it’ll drop to -10°C, and then February will show up with its usual -30°C like it owns the place.

Winter here is a whole personality.

I’m still here — for how long, who knows. One day I’ll probably escape to a warm country year-round. But for now, I’m trying to make myself feel better with what I can control.

Since cutting sugar and eating more on the carnivore side, my body has been thanking me: I walk better, stairs don’t feel like Mount Everest anymore… little improvements that matter.

And through all my research, there’s one thing that kept popping up: Lion’s Mane.

For years, I’ve seen people — especially women with MS like me, and also not on medication — talk about it with respect. They say it helps, that their mind feels clearer, that the brain fog eases up a bit. It always intrigued me… but I didn’t want to add yet another supplement to my list.

Now I’ve trimmed my routine down to the essentials:

NeuroPrime → https://amzn.to/4rk56rT
Vitamin D3-K2 → https://amzn.to/43SNJEm
And my bio-identical hormones (hello menopause 😅).

But something’s still missing.

I write a lot, and I don’t like when my brain decides to freeze mid-sentence trying to remember a basic word. So today, I finally ordered:

👉 Real Mushrooms – 120 Lion’s Mane capsules https://amzn.to/3KkyfST

🌿 Why I finally decided to try it

Let’s be honest:

There will never be big clinical studies on Lion’s Mane.

Why?Because you can’t patent a mushroom. No patent = no million-dollar funding = no big studies.

Like all natural products, what we have is:

small studies,
animal research,
and real-life experiences.

And honestly, the testimonies from women living the same reality as me matter way more than “cold science” that says “we’re not sure yet.”

🍄 Benefits people report

(and why it grabbed my attention for MS)

Based on what we know + what real users share:

✔ Less brain fog

People often say their mind feels clearer, sharper, more present.

✔ Nervous system support

Lion’s Mane stimulates NGF (nerve growth factor), which helps nerve repair and protection.For MS, even a small nudge in that direction is welcome.

✔ Better overall well-being

Some feel emotionally more stable, with steadier energy during the day.

✔ Anti-inflammatory effects

Useful for MS — and many autoimmune conditions.

✔ A little boost for memory

Very handy when you write a lot… and still lose words mid-flow 😅.

⚠️ What people say — good and not-so-good

Because nothing is magic.

⭐ Positive comments

Better focus
Less brain fog
More stable energy
Mentally clearer
Better mood

⚠️ Negative comments

No effect at all (it happens)
Digestive issues if taken on an empty stomach
Anxiety if the starting dose is too high
Some people even feel more tired (yep, the opposite reaction exists)

Bottom line: every body reacts differently.

✨ What MS users often notice

People with MS who use Lion’s Mane often mention:

clearer mental focus,
steadier energy,
less “mental fog,”
and a smoother day overall.

It’s not a miracle — but if it gives me even a 5% improvement, I’ll take it.

I’m going to test it, slowly as always, listening to my body.And I’ll come back with honest thoughts — the good and the not-so-good.

👉 If you want to try it too: https://amzn.to/3KkyfST

And now I’m curious:

Have you ever tried Lion’s Mane?

Did it help you? Brain fog, energy, mood… tell me everything in the comments.

We help each other — especially when winter in Quebec tries to break our spirits 😂💛