I kept waking up at 3 a.m. so I tried reishi and lion's mane adaptogens for 30 days — here’s what happened to my sleep score

I initially harbored no interest in incorporating mushrooms into my sleep regimen, but as interest in adaptogens grew and research suggested that mushroom supplements may indeed be effective, I decided to give them a try. For a 30-day period, I introduced reishi mushrooms into my evening routine and lion's mane in the morning. These adaptogens are purported to enhance sleep-wake cycles by alleviating stress (reishi) and stimulating mental clarity (lion's mane).

I documented my progress using a sleep diary, cross-referencing it with the data from my Withings Sleep Analyzer sleep tracker. Initially, I anticipated a month of mushroom-infused water and dismissive comments about the effectiveness of adaptogens. However, what I experienced was a newfound sense of tranquility and brighter mornings.

Now, I would like to share the results of this experiment, along with insights from Laura Perez, the Registered Dietician and Clinical Nutrition Lead at Simple Online Pharmacy, on the potential impact of these supplements on sleep.