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The Athlete's Guide
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What the research actually says about Lion's Mane, Cordyceps, and Reishi — with stacking protocols you can use tomorrow.

8 peer-reviewed citations — the real research, not rodent studies used as proof of concept

Stacking protocol table — pre-workout, morning, and evening timing by compound

Label red flags section — how to spot underdosed, mycelium-on-grain products

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12 Pages. No Filler.
Just the Bioactives That Matter.

Each chapter covers one compound — the mechanism, the clinical trial, and the practical protocol. Written for coaches and athletes, not PhD committees.

Chapter 1

Lion's Mane

Erinacine A and hericenones — how these compounds stimulate nerve growth factor, what that means for focus under fatigue, and why dual extraction matters.

Chapter 2

Cordyceps

Cordycepin's effect on AMPK, ATP synthesis, and VO₂ max. The 2017 Hirsch RCT in young healthy adults — the most relevant study for athletes.

Chapter 3

Reishi

How ganoderic acids modulate the HPA axis and cortisol response. Sleep architecture improvements and why bitter taste signals quality.

Chapter 4

Stacking Protocol

Morning / pre-workout / evening timing table. Rest day modifications. Onset timelines so you know what to expect week by week.

Chapter 5

Label Red Flags

Beta-glucan percentages, fruiting body vs. mycelium-on-grain, dual extraction explained. Seven specific warning signs to screen out bad products.

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Erinacine A
NGF stimulation → cognitive resilience
Cordycepin
AMPK activation → aerobic efficiency
Ganoderic Acids
HPA modulation → cortisol + sleep
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