Lion's Mane vs Creatine

for cognition

Stronger evidence: Creatine

Stronger effect: Creatine

Safety: No notable interactions recorded for either.

For cognition, Creatine has the stronger evidence grade.

Lion's Mane

grade C low certainty

early, small studies suggest a modest cognitive effect

~1 g/day, adults

Creatine

grade B moderate certainty

benefit to cognition, clearest under sleep deprivation or stress

5 g/day
sources: PMID:00000010 · PMID:00000004