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Mynd New Zealand Lion's Mane Powder is the first scientifically tested, New Zealand-grown mushroom supplement, made from 100% pure Pekepeke-Kiore - the native New Zealand cousin of the renowned Lion's Mane used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries. Each quarter-teaspoon (1g) serving delivers a full-spectrum heat extract of fruiting bodies and mycelia, independently confirmed to contain both Erinacines and Hericenones - the bioactive compounds that stimulate Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) to support brain health, focus, mental clarity, sustained energy, and mood balance.
Grown at Mynd's own mushroom farm in Raglan, third-party tested for purity and bioactive potency, and free from all additives. With a mild, barely noticeable earthy flavour, it stirs invisibly into coffee, tea, smoothies, or food.
- Focus and mental clarity - Erinacines and Hericenones stimulate Nerve Growth Factor (NGF), a protein that supports the growth, repair, and maintenance of neurons, underpinning the brain's ability to focus, learn, and maintain cognitive performance throughout the day
- Supports brain health and neuroplasticity - NGF stimulation supports the brain's ability to form and strengthen neural connections - relevant for learning, memory, cognitive performance, and long-term brain health as we age
- Sustained energy without stimulants - supports natural, steady energy levels through brain health rather than caffeine or stimulants, with many users reporting a reduction in brain fog and the afternoon energy slump
- Mood balance - Beta-D-Glucans help to reduce inflammation and support neurotransmitter balance, contributing to a more stable and settled mood
- Effortless daily format - mixes easily and invisibly into coffee, tea, smoothies, oats, yoghurt, or any food; heat-stable and largely tasteless once mixed, making it one of the most practical ways to incorporate a brain health supplement into a daily routine
- Grown in New Zealand from spore to supplement - cultivated at Mynd's own mushroom farm in Raglan in some of the cleanest air on earth; 99% of mushroom supplements available in New Zealand are imported, typically from overseas
- Full-spectrum heat extract - uses fruiting bodies (85%) and mycelia (15%) processed via a proprietary heat extraction method to preserve and concentrate Erinacines A, G, (B) and Hericenones A and J
- Independently tested - third-party tested by Callaghan Innovation and Hill Laboratories for bioactive compounds and purity, confirming the presence of both Erinacines and Hericenones
- Single ingredient, no additives - 100% Pekepeke-Kiore extract; nothing added
- Vegan and vegetarian-suitable; free from artificial colours, flavours, and preservatives
Active Ingredient (per serving - ¼ teaspoon / 1g):
Pekepeke-Kiore Extract (Hericium Novae-Zealandiae) - 1,000mg (1g)
- Fruiting bodies (85%) and mycelia (15%), full-spectrum heat extract.
Other Ingredients: None.
Contains no artificial additives, preservatives, or fillers. Vegan and vegetarian-suitable.
Add ¼ teaspoon (1g) to any beverage or food once daily. Stir into coffee or tea for 10–15 seconds - the powder is heat-stable and the flavour is largely unnoticeable once mixed. Can also be blended into a smoothie, stirred into oats, yoghurt, or muesli, or mixed into water with a squeeze of lemon or juice if preferred.
The recommended dose is ¼ to ½ teaspoon (1–2g) daily. Best taken consistently at the same time each day, preferably in the morning.
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, on medication, or have a medical condition, consult your health professional before use. Not recommended for children without medical advice. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place.
Mynd New Zealand Lion's Mane Powder is genuinely different from the vast majority of Lion's Mane supplements available in New Zealand. In a market where 99% of mushroom supplements are imported - most from overseas, where cultivation conditions and heavy metal contamination can be difficult to verify - Mynd grows its own mushrooms from spore to supplement on a dedicated farm in Raglan, New Zealand. Every batch is third-party tested by independent laboratories for purity and bioactive potency.
The mushroom itself is Pekepeke-Kiore (Hericium Novae-Zealandiae), the native New Zealand species of Lion's Mane and the cool-climate cousin of the more widely known Hericium Erinaceus used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries. Independent testing conducted by Mynd's research partners at Callaghan Innovation - New Zealand's national science and technology innovation agency - confirmed that the Mynd extract contains both Erinacines (A, G, and B) and Hericenones (A and J), the two key bioactive compound families responsible for Lion's Mane's most studied brain health properties. The testing also demonstrated its efficacy against globally leading Lion's Mane products. This is the first Pekepeke-Kiore mushroom extract demonstrated to contain both compound families.
Erinacines and Hericenones stimulate the production of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) - a protein that plays a central role in the growth, maintenance, and repair of neurons in the brain and nervous system. NGF stimulation supports neuroplasticity - the brain's ability to form and strengthen neural connections - which underpins cognitive function, learning, memory, focus, and the brain's long-term ability to adapt and maintain healthy function. Beta-D-Glucans, also present in Lion's Mane, contribute anti-inflammatory effects and support neurotransmitter balance - the mechanism most associated with mood stability, reduced brain fog, and cognitive steadiness.
The powder format makes daily supplementation seamlessly easy. With a mild, earthy flavour and a subtle cacao-like note, it stirs invisibly into a morning coffee or tea in seconds, blends into a smoothie without changing the taste, or can be sprinkled over oats or yoghurt. It is heat-stable, so adding it to a hot drink does not reduce its potency. The powder is processed using Mynd's proprietary full-spectrum heat extraction method, incorporating both fruiting bodies (85%) and mycelia (15%) to capture the broadest possible range of bioactive compounds. It contains no fillers, binders, or additives of any kind.
What is Pekepeke-Kiore and how does it differ from regular Lion's Mane?
Pekepeke-Kiore (Hericium Novae-Zealandiae) is the native New Zealand species of Lion's Mane mushroom and a close relative of Hericium Erinaceus - the species used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries. Independent testing has confirmed that Pekepeke-Kiore contains the same key bioactive compounds - Erinacines and Hericenones - as Hericium Erinaceus, with efficacy demonstrated against globally leading Lion's Mane products. The key advantage of the New Zealand species is that it is grown locally in a pristine, tightly controlled environment, free from the contamination risks associated with imported mushroom supplements.
What are Erinacines and Hericenones and what role do they play?
Erinacines and Hericenones are the two primary bioactive compound families in Lion's Mane mushrooms, responsible for stimulating the production of Nerve Growth Factor (NGF) - a protein essential for the growth, maintenance, and repair of neurons. NGF stimulation supports neuroplasticity - the brain's ability to form new connections - which underpins cognitive function, focus, memory, learning, and long-term brain health. These are the compounds that distinguish a bioactive Lion's Mane extract from a generic mushroom powder.
What does the powder taste like and how do I take it?
The powder has a very mild, earthy flavour with a subtle cacao-like note - most people find it barely noticeable once mixed into a drink or food. It stirs smoothly into coffee or tea in around 10–15 seconds, blends into smoothies, and mixes easily into oats, yoghurt, or muesli. It is heat-stable so hot drinks are fine. A quarter teaspoon once daily is the standard serving, most people take it in the morning as part of their regular routine.
Why does it matter that this is New Zealand grown?
99% of mushroom supplements available in New Zealand are imported, typically from overseas, where cultivation conditions and contamination standards can vary significantly. Mynd grows its mushrooms on its own farm in Raglan, controlling every step from spore to supplement in a clean, well-managed environment. Every batch is independently tested for purity and bioactive compounds by Callaghan Innovation and Hill Laboratories.
What is a full-spectrum extract and why is it used here?
A full-spectrum extract uses both the fruiting body and the mycelia of the mushroom to capture a broader range of bioactive compounds. Mynd's formula uses 85% fruiting body and 15% mycelia, processed using a heat extraction method that preserves and concentrates the Erinacines and Hericenones. This is a more thorough approach than many mushroom supplements that use only dried mushroom powder without extraction.
How long does it take to notice results?
Lion's Mane works cumulatively - benefits build with consistent daily use rather than being felt from the first dose. Many users report improvements in focus, clarity, and energy within 2 to 4 weeks, with continued benefits building over months of daily supplementation. Consistency at the same time each day supports the best outcomes.
Is this product suitable for vegans and vegetarians?
Yes. The formula contains 100% natural mushroom extract with no animal-derived ingredients, artificial additives, or preservatives.