Could mushroom supplements soothe anxiety in young women?
NCT ID NCT06406946
First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 16, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study investigates whether taking lion's mane mushroom or a blend of lion's mane and reishi mushroom for 28 days can improve wellbeing in women aged 18-26 who feel stressed or anxious. Participants are randomly assigned to receive one of the mushroom supplements or a placebo, and their anxiety, stress, fatigue, and self-esteem are measured through questionnaires. The goal is to see if these natural supplements offer a safe way to support mental health.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- lion's mane mushroom and a blend of lion's mane and reishi mushroom
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a natural supplement option for easing anxiety and stress in young women.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 84 participants, and the effects may be modest or no better than placebo. Dietary supplements are not regulated as strictly as drugs.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Brain, Performance and Nutrition Research Centre, Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 8ST, United Kingdom
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