The actives are real.
The research is older than we are.
Lion's mane and cordyceps aren't trendy — they're two of the most-studied functional mushrooms in modern literature, with hundreds of peer-reviewed papers between them.
We don't invent claims. We cite them. Every active on our label is there because the research says it should be.
Three mechanisms, in plain English.
Lion's Mane → NGF.
Hericenones and erinacines (compounds unique to lion's mane fruiting bodies) cross the blood-brain barrier and stimulate Nerve Growth Factor — the signal your brain uses to build new neurons and reinforce existing synapses.
Cordyceps → ATP.
Cordycepin (3'-deoxyadenosine) is structurally similar to adenosine and increases cellular ATP production. The practical effect: your muscles extract more usable energy from the same breath of oxygen.
Beta-glucans → Receptors.
Beta-1,3/1,6-D-glucans bind to Dectin-1 and CR3 receptors on your immune cells, priming them without over-activating them. This is why mushroom extracts are called 'adaptogenic' — they regulate up OR down depending on what the body needs.
Selected peer-reviewed research.
Molecules (PubMed)
"Dietary Hericium erinaceus promotes structural and functional recovery of hippocampal neurons, with measurable improvements in memory and reductions in neuroinflammation."
Nutrients (PMC)
"Lion's Mane supplementation produced statistically significant improvements in cognitive performance on validated assessments in healthy adults."
PubMed / Neurobiology
"Hericium erinaceus compounds stimulate adult neurogenesis — the growth of new neurons — through NGF-pathway activation."
Journal of Dietary Supplements
"Cordyceps militaris improved physical performance markers in healthy adults after a three-week supplementation protocol."
J. of Alt. & Comp. Medicine
"Cordyceps supplementation improved exercise performance and tolerance in healthy older adults, with no adverse events reported."
J. of Alt. & Comp. Medicine
"Cordyceps Cs-4 supplementation raised VO2 max and metabolic threshold in healthy elderly subjects — a direct measure of oxygen utilisation."
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Our products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Full citations and lab reports available on request.
Every batch. Every time.
| Test | Specification | Standard | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead (as Pb) | ≤ 0.5 mg/kg | GB 2762 | Conform |
| Arsenic (as As) | ≤ 0.5 mg/kg | GB 2762 | Conform |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 18.0 g/100g | SB/T 10021 | 7.90 |
| Reducing Sugars | ≤ 0.5 g/100g | SB/T 10021 | 0.32 |
| Total Plate Count | n=5 · m=10,000 CFU/g | SB/T 10021 | <10 across all |
| Yeast & Mold | ≤ 50 CFU/g | GB 4789.15 | Conform |
| Coliforms | n=5 · m=10 CFU/g | SB/T 10021 | <10 across all |
| Staphylococcus aureus | 0 / 25g | GB 4789.10 | Conform |
| Salmonella | 0 / 25g | GB 4789.4 | Conform |
Conclusion: Complies with specification · Report dated 2025-11-25.
Fruiting body. Not mycelium.
When you see "mushroom extract" on a supplement, it almost always means mycelium grown on grain — basically mushroom roots in sawdust — not the fruiting body you'd recognise as an actual mushroom.
The hericenones and erinacines that make Lion's Mane worth taking are found in fruiting-body extract only. Cordycepin, the active molecule in Cordyceps, follows the same pattern.
Every Seren product is 100% fruiting-body extract. Always has been. Always will be.
Dual-extracted. Twice the actives.
Pass 01 — Hot water. Draws out the water-soluble beta-1,3/1,6-D-glucans that prime your immune receptors. This is the pass most brands stop at.
Pass 02 — Food-grade ethanol. Pulls the fat-soluble terpenes and sterols — including hericenones and cordycepin — that hot water leaves behind. Evaporated off before bottling.
20:1 ratio. Twenty kilos of fruiting body condensed into one kilo of finished extract. The potency lives in that ratio.
Two mushrooms, two purposes.
A quick reference. Every mushroom we use, what it's for, and the extract ratio you should expect on a label worth buying.
The Seren Standard.
0g Added Sugar
+We've carefully balanced flavour profiles so no added sugar is needed. We use natural fruit juices for the lead flavour.
Up to 3,000mg of Mushrooms
+Our gummies are jam-packed with mushrooms — up to 10× the amount in most other brands.
20 Calories or Less
+Every serving comes in at 20 calories or fewer. The Lion's Mane Focus Gummies are only 15 calories per serving.
100% of Your Daily Vitamins
+Enriched with essential vitamins to support your focus, energy, and nervous system — 100% of your recommended daily intake in two gummies.
Vegan
+We use pectin — derived from the skin of citrus fruits — as our gelling agent.
Real Fruit Juice
+We use natural flavours from real fruit to create the delicious, juicy taste — no artificial sweeteners or colours.
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