Lion’s Mane extracted into a liquid form so your body can absorb it quickly and consistently.

A functional mushroom, Lion’s Mane provides extra benefits beyond basic nutrition.

In 1991, Japanese researchers discovered compounds (Hericenones) extracted from Lion’s Mane fruiting bodies could stimulate brain cell activity.

Over the next three decades many more groups of neuroactive compounds (including Erinacines, Amycenones, and Cerebrosides) were identified.

Then in 2023, The University of Queensland’s Brain Institute released research headlined “Mushrooms magnify memory by boosting nerve growth”.

Lion’s Mane had hit the big time.

Research is still evolving, but Australia is at the forefront. Early signals suggest Lion’s Mane could support protection against cognitive decline and neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease.

Lion’s Mane mushroom has been shown to encourage the brain’s own repair and growth systems, particularly the production of nerve growth factor (NGF), a natural protein that helps brain cells form and strengthen connections.
You can think of NGF as the signal your brain uses to keep its wiring sharp; the quieter, deeper process behind focus, clarity, and memory.

Immediately (first few days)
Some people feel clearer or more “switched on” within days: a smoother train of thought, less mental fog, easier recall. These early shifts are often what people describe in reviews, though many will feel nothing right away, which is equally normal. Inside the body, Lion’s Mane’s bioactive compounds begin telling the brain to make more of its own growth signals, not by overstimulating, but by tuning the system back toward balance.

After a few weeks
With consistent use, those signals build. The brain begins reinforcing existing pathways and forming new ones, the biological groundwork for long-term cognitive support. Studies using Lion’s Mane extracts over 8–12 weeks show measurable improvements in focus, mental clarity, and overall wellbeing. It doesn’t “rev you up”; it quietly strengthens the circuits that help you think and adapt.

Over months of consistent use
Lion’s Mane continues working in the background through the gut–brain axis, a communication line between your digestive and nervous systems. Over time, users often describe steadier concentration and mental energy that lasts through the day. It’s less about a single spark, more about smoother transmission across every wire.

A note on the science
Much of the attention goes to its well-known compounds, hericenones and erinacines, but science is still uncovering how the hundreds of smaller molecules in Lion’s Mane interact together. That’s why MYCRO focuses on whole-mushroom, broad-spectrum extraction: preserving the natural matrix so the compounds can work synergistically, as they do in nature, instead of isolating just one part of the picture.

All our ingredients are 100% Australian.

Original range ingredients:

• Organic Lion’s Mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus fruiting body)
• Alcohol (from sugarcane) (30 % v/v)
• Purified water

Contains alcohol.

Zero-Alcohol Range Ingredients:

• Lion’s Mane mushroom (Hericium erinaceus fruiting body)
• Apple cider vinegar (certified organic)

Dual-extracted then alcohol removed.

Only Hericium erinaceus is true Lion’s Mane.

Whilst there are many Hericium species dotted all over the globe, and these may have some similar compounds, these are not Lion’s Mane.

Hericium erinaceus is the only species clinically studied for nerve growth factor stimulation, cognitive effects, and neuroprotection.

We, for this reason, exclusively grow Hericium erianceus strains sourced from the world's leading culture banks.

Lion’s Mane is cultivated at our solar-powered farm in Ballarat, Victoria.

This facility is overseen by one of Australia’s most experienced growers: Jason Crosbie, cofounder of MYCRO.

Every environmental variable (light, airflow, temperature, humidity) is engineered to maximise bioactive development from the moment the superfood's life cycle begins.

Whilst on rare occasions found growing on living trees, Lion’s Mane is a saprophytic mushroom, meaning it feeds on dead hardwoods in forests.
To replicate this, we use a substrate of hardwood sawdust blended with lupin hulls, two organic Australian agricultural byproducts.

The nitrogen-rich lupin drives both higher yields and greater bioactive concentration.

The substrate is sterilised with steam then inoculated with culture, living Lion’s Mane mycelium sourced from research institutions and culture banks.

This begins colonisation, where the mycelium consumes the substrate in controlled incubation.

Once colonised, blocks are moved into the fruiting rooms. These spaces are designed to mimic a forest floor: cool, oxygen-rich, naturally lit, and kept in constant but slow airflow.

Once the mycelium has fully colonised the substrate it is moved into the growing environment.

When tooth-like spines reach ~10mm, the mushroom is harvested at peak maturity.

The spent substrate is composted, and the fresh fruiting body begins the extraction process.

In our biotech lab, Dr Kyle Thomson and our team fractionate each harvested mushroom; that is, we divide it into distinct chemical groups (fractions) based on solubility, structure, and behavior.

Each fraction is then run through a bespoke extraction method. We carefully adjust: temperature, agitation, dilution, extraction time, and sonication settings, to extract and preserve each class of bioactive compounds without damage.

We avoid concentrating only one compound (e.g. beta-glucans). Instead, after the individual extractions, the fractions are recombined to mirror the natural “full-spectrum” balance found in the mushroom.

For stability and versatility, we use dual-extraction (water + alcohol). Some compounds (like triterpenoids, sterols, flavonoids) are not water-soluble and require alcohol to unlock them.

In our final blend, we maintain a 1:1 extract ratio (i.e. 1000 mg dual-extracted mushroom per mL).To support consumer needs, we also offer alcohol-free versions.

The alcohol is removed (via rotary evaporation), and the extract is stabilised with certified organic apple cider vinegar, instead of glycerin and synthetic preservatives.

First thing in the morning, shake your Lion’s Mane bottle well, the natural product will separate as bioactive compounds sink to the bottom of the bottle. Draw up one millilitre into the dropper, the droppers are standardised and graduated so this is a seamless process.

Add the 1mL from the dropper into a glass of water. Allow a few minutes to pass as the potent extract dissipates through the water and the alcohol or vinegar mellows.

Then drink, slowly. Let the faint earthiness hit your tongue, feel it settle in, and know you’ve started your day with something real.

No sweeteners, flavourings or colourants
No rice, grains, or myceliated substrate
No maltodextrin or sugar
No glycerin or preservatives
No imported ingredients
No starch
No gluten-containing ingredients
No dairy or animal products
No soy
No synthetic additives
No GMOs
No artificial anything
No hidden ingredients
No shortcuts

All orders ship from our Sydney lab via Australia Post, with Express Post available for $5 extra.

Enjoy complimentary standard shipping on orders over $75.

Orders are usually dispatched within one business day. As the growers and producers of our products, there may occasionally be short delays during harvest or production; if you’re in a rush, get in touch or check our stockists list to find a nearby store.

We ship Australia-wide.