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Daily Mail
11-08-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
I tried the viral gummies users say help them 'feel focused' - but does a medical expert think they're worth it?
Daily Mail journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission - learn more Looking to include adaptogens into your daily life but unsure where to start? TRIP has recently released new Lion's Mane Gummies – and I put them to the test to see if they could supercharge my focus. Hailed as a got-to wellness ingredient with over 44 million posts dedicated to it on TikTok, Lion's Mane is packed with essential nutrients - and many people have shared their experiences online. The TRIP Raspberry Lion's Mane Gummies are tasty, high-strength raspberry-flavoured gummies designed to be taken every day – and the brand says they're ideal as a 'pick-me-up'. Each two-gummy serving contains 2000mg of Lion's Mane extract. Lion's Mane is a popular ingredient in nootropic supplements, and some users have shared that they notice improved focus after taking them. 'Another great tasting product from TRIP as expected,' raved one impressed reviewer. 'My brain fog is clearing and I feel more focused.' Another added: 'Great taste, and a definite feeling of clarity. 5 Stars from me.' But what do we really know about Lion's Mane? I spoke to Dr Suzanne Wylie, GP and medical adviser for IQdoctor, who told me that while there is fairly minimal evidence on the neurological benefits of Lion's Mane, there is still some research that shows some impressive potential benefits. 'Some research suggests that Lion's Mane may support nerve regeneration and brain health, potentially improving memory, focus, and symptoms of mild cognitive impairment,' Dr Suzanne told Daily Mail. 'It has also been linked to reduced inflammation and support for mood, with some studies indicating it may have mild antidepressant or anxiolytic effects. However, these findings should be interpreted with caution, as larger, high-quality clinical trials are lacking.' Whether I'm in the office or working from home, I'm no stranger to the post-lunch slump, which leaves me feeling unfocused and sleepy. Thus, I've been after something to give me a bit of focus and pep during working days – and these TRIP gummies certainly performed for me. Coming in the form of little pink duds, the gummies look just like your run-of-the-mill sweets – and taste like them, too, surprisingly delicious with their sweet raspberry flavour. Let's just say that when I'm hungry, it's hard to resist popping a few more… alas, the serving size is two gummies a day – and this serving size certainly suffices. After popping two, within about an hour, I genuinely do start to feel more switched-on. My work starts to feel far more manageable and, as a writer, words come to me much faster. In short, my focus feels honed – and I can only credit that to these little gummies. And while I wondered at first if it was just me, the rave reviews from other shoppers proved that was certainly not the case. 'I love taking these Lion's Mane gummies when I need a little cognitive boost, especially as an afternoon pick me up,' one raved. 'The raspberry flavour really comes through and they're so easy to take along with me anywhere, in my bag, for example.' Another added: 'I definitely feel a bit more focused after taking the gummies. Another great Trip product.'
Daily Mirror
25-06-2025
- Science
- Daily Mirror
Tourists issued urgent warning after 5-foot jellyfish washes up on holiday beach
A beach popular with swimmers, families and dog walkers had an unexpected visitor in the form of a huge, toxic jellyfish that is potentially lethal to humans, with officials issuing a 'do not touch' warning Holidaymakers and locals got the shock of their lives when they visited a peaceful, sandy beach known for its picturesque views and were greeted with the sight of a giant, red jellyfish at the water's edge over the weekend. According to officials in the City of South Portland, Maine, USA, the massive creature was almost five feet wide, so was pretty hard to miss. They issued a warning via social media advising beachgoers not to touch the alarming-looking Lion's Mane jellyfish because they can give a nasty sting. However, they did recommend watching the "interesting" animal and informing lifeguards at Willard Beach if anyone sees any more so they can help them back into the water. "Spotted this weekend at Willard Beach: A nearly 5-foot wide lion's mane jellyfish!" they wrote on their official Facebook page along with an image of the immense sea creature in the shallow water. "If you see one, here's what to do: Don't touch it! They sting. Observe it. They're so interesting to watch, and pretty too. If you see one washed up at Willard Beach, notify a lifeguard and they will help it back into the water with a shovel." The post also contained a link to report any sightings and to learn more about the particular species. There have been more sightings than ever in Maine this year according to Nicholas Record, a senior research scientist at Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences in East Boothbay, Maine. He has been tracking jellyfish in the area since 2014 and runs a jellyfish reporter website that beachgoers can submit sightings and pictures on. He told that this year there has been an unusually high number of Lions Mane jellyfish spotted. "Some of the things that are different this year is it's pretty much all Lion's Mane," he said. "Not only are there more of them, but many are noticeably larger than usual. "In a typical year, the biggest ones that people would report are typically the size of a dinner plate, and this year, I've gotten several reports of some that are 2 feet and a couple that are 5 feet across," he added. "They're generally a sub-Arctic species and they're not new to the Gulf of Maine by any means. But the size and just the fact that they're all we're seeing this year is what makes it unique." The Lion's Mane is the largest jellyfish in the ocean and can grow to a whopping three metres or almost 10 feet in width. It gets its name thanks to the long, flowing tentacles that flow from its bell, which can reach to an incredible length of 100 feet and "have all the beauty and bite of a lion," according to The numerous tentacles are rammed full of stinging cells which it uses to catch its favourite prey of fish and smaller jellyfish. The tentacles can still sting even if they are no longer connected to the jellyfish. If they come into contact with people, the stings can be severe and cause swelling or weals so it's advisable to contact a doctor if this happens. Stings are rarely fatal to humans but the venom can affect the respiratory and heart function. They are found off all UK coasts during the summer months as well as the cold waters of the Arctic, northern Atlantic, and northern Pacific Oceans.
